“EPIGLOTTIS” на русском языке

имя существительное

надгортанник	epiglottis
эпиглоттис	epiglottis

The characteristic barking cough of croup is uncommon in epiglottitis and, in cases of croup, the epiglottis is not as inflamed and edematous.

Proceed with the curved blade into the vallecula or straight over the epiglottis with the straight blade.

The opening for air through the larynx is known as the glottis, and the epiglottis , below and behind the tongue, plays a necessary part in closing off the glottis during swallowing.

The epiglottis and tumours arising from it are composed of fibroelastic cartilage.

In some cases, such as when the swollen epiglottis blocks the windpipe, a tracheostomy may be performed.