Found 3 items, similar to epiglottis.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: epiglottis katup napas
English → English (WordNet) Definition: epiglottis epiglottis n : a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing [also: epiglottides (pl)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Epiglottis Epiglottis \Ep`i*glot"tis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?; 'epi` upon + ?, ?, tongue. See Glottis.] (Anat.) A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx. [1913 Webster]