Associations to the word «Epiglottis»
Wiktionary
EPIGLOTTIS, noun. (anatomy) A cartilaginous organ in the throat of terrestrial vertebrates covering the glottis when swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea, and in Homo sapiens also a speech organ.
Dictionary definition
EPIGLOTTIS, noun. A flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing.
Wise words
If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words.