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A thin leaf-shaped cartilage that is covered with LARYNGEAL MUCOSA and situated posterior to the root of the tongue and HYOID BONE. During swallowing, the epiglottis folds back over the larynx inlet thus prevents foods from entering the airway.
中文名称索引；定义为 MeSH 英文原文，尚未逐条译审。MESH:D004825 · MeSH 2026。
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