epiglottis
noun [ C ] anatomy specialized uk/ˌep.ɪˈɡlɒt.ɪs/ us/ˌep.əˈɡlɑː.t̬ɪs/
(舌头后部的)会厌
a small flat part at the back of the tongue that closes when you swallow to prevent food from entering the tube that goes to the lungs
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