epiglottis
US /ˌep.əˈɡlɑː.t̬ɪs/
UK /ˌep.ɪˈɡlɒt.ɪs/
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후두개
a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe (trachea).
예시:
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The epiglottis prevents food from entering the windpipe.
후두개는 음식이 기관으로 들어가는 것을 막는다.
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When you swallow, your epiglottis closes over your larynx.
삼킬 때 후두개가 후두를 덮는다.