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epiglottis
epiglottis
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ep·i·glot·tis
/ ˌepiˈglätəs/
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n.
a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
DERIVATIVES:
ep·i·glot·tal
/ -ˈglätl/ adj.
ep·i·glot·tic
/ -ˈglätik/ adj.
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Epiglottis reshaping using CO.sub.2 laser: A minimally invasive technique and its potent applications.(Hypothesis)
Magazine article from: Head & Face Medicine; 7/25/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...inward curling of both sides of the epiglottis, or by the backward projection of an extremely lax epiglottis [2]. Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome...narrowing of the airway at various levels. Epiglottis prolapse during inspiration (acquired...
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Bifid epiglottis associated with Joubert's syndrome
Magazine article from: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology; 2/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...a 2-year-old boy who had a bifid epiglottis associated with Joubert's syndrome...demonstrated agenesis of the right half of the epiglottis and hypertrophied mucosa over the arytenoid...fourth ventricle. KEY WORDS - bifid epiglottis, Joubert's syndrome. INTRODUCTION...
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Bifid epiglottis.(LARYNGOSCOPIC CLINIC)
Magazine article from: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal; 11/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...hypertrophy. Additionally, a bifid epiglottis was noted. Closure of the laryngeal...bronchoscopy. During the procedure, bifid epiglottis was confirmed (figure). No other...alleviation of his snoring and apneas. Bifid epiglottis--defined as a cleft in the epiglottis...
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Morphological and Histologic Examination of the Epiglottis: Implications for Improving Epiglottic Closure Technique
Magazine article from: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology; 1/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...examination and measured the tension on the epiglottis to determine how dehiscence of the epiglottis can be prevented after epiglottic closure...Methods: We classified configurations of the epiglottis into flat, intermediate, and omega types...
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Primary malignant melanoma of the epiglottis: a rare presentation.
Magazine article from: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal; 4/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...Abstract Primary malignant melanoma of the epiglottis is extremely rare. Until now, only...tumor on the laryngeal surface of the epiglottis; no other primary melanoma was detected...rare. When malignant melanoma of the epiglottis does occur, it can be either primary...
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Myxolipoma of the epiglottis in an adult: a case report.
Magazine article from: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal; 11/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...of myxomatous degeneration--of the epiglottis in a 56-year-old woman. We successfully...of our knowledge, myxolipoma of the epiglottis in an adult has not been previously...management of a case of myxolipoma of the epiglottis in a middle-aged woman. To the best...
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Schwannoma of the epiglottis: first report of a case. (Original Article).
Magazine article from: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal; 9/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...case of a schwannoma arising from the epiglottis. Introduction Nerve sheath tumors were...patient who had a large schwannoma of the epiglottis that was discovered during intubation...literature of a schwannoma that involved the epiglottis. Case report The otolaryngology service...
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A fungal infection of the epiglottis can be mistaken for clinical malignancy.
Newspaper article from: Clinical Trials Week; 3/10/2003; 486 words
; ...with Felty syndrome. The lesion in the epiglottis resembled a malignant process and the whole epiglottis was excised endoscopically," researchers...neoplasia was found, and the cultures of the epiglottis grew Candida glabrata. We propose that...
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A fungal infection of the epiglottis can be mistaken for clinical malignancy.(Brief Article)
Newspaper article from: Cancer Weekly; 3/11/2003; 603 words
; ...with Felty syndrome. The lesion in the epiglottis resembled a malignant process and the whole epiglottis was excised endoscopically," researchers...neoplasia was found, and the cultures of the epiglottis grew Candida glabrata. We propose that...
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Overcoming the epiglottis when a good examination is critical.(LARYNGOSCOPIC CLINIC)
Magazine article from: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal; 11/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...chemical irritation. However, because the epiglottis was retroflexed, the full glottis was...telescope shaft was used to retract the epiglottis. The camera was rotated so that the...diagnosis. When a view is obstructed by the epiglottis, visualization can be facilitated by...
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epiglottis
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Body
epiglottis A leaf-shaped piece of cartilage covered...into the larynx. The upper part of the epiglottis is free to bend back and down; also...thickening on the back surface of the epiglottis. These mechanisms provide for closure...
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Epiglottitis
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
...Epiglottitis is an infection of the epiglottis, which can lead to severe airway...the airway is protected. The epiglottis is a leaf-like piece of cartilage...upwards from the larynx. The epiglottis can close down over the larynx...
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Pneumonia
Book article from: U*X*L Complete Health Resource
...along by the air we breathe in. The epiglottis is a kind of trapdoor in the larynx...include the following: Damage to the epiglottis. Stroke, seizures, alcohol, and various drugs can prevent the epiglottis from functioning normally. When...
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Laryngeal Cancer
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...lungs. A flap of tissue called the epiglottis covers the trachea each time a person...the lungs. When not swallowing, the epiglottis retracts, and air flows into the trachea...above the vocal cords. It contains the epiglottis, which protects the trachea from foreign...
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Laryngitis
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...airway must be protected. The epiglottis is a leaf-like piece of cartilage...upwards from the larynx. The epiglottis can close down over the larynx...tissues below the level of the epiglottis are swollen and inflamed. This...
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