epiglottis en el Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Traducciones de epiglottis en el diccionario inglés»español

epiglottis [ingl. am. ˌɛpəˈɡlɑdəs, ingl. brit. ˌɛpɪˈɡlɒtɪs] SUST.

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Traducciones de epiglottis en el diccionario español»inglés

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The sign is caused by a thickened free edge of the epiglottis, which causes it to appear more radiopaque than normal, resembling the distal thumb.

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It does this by preventing the tongue from covering the epiglottis, which could prevent the person from breathing.

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Similarly, only mammals possess a true epiglottis, although a flap of non-cartilagenous mucosa is found in a similar position in many other groups.

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People who have had their epiglottis removed because of cancer do not choke any more than when it was present.

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An important feature of the throat is the epiglottis, a flap which separates the esophagus from the trachea and prevents inhalation of food or drink.

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A laryngoscopic examination of both brothers revealed swelling of the vocal cords, and a malformed epiglottis.

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These might be called epiglottalized, since the primary constriction is at the tip of the epiglottis.

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During swallowing the epiglottis tilts backwards to prevent food from going down the larynx.

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Infection can cause the epiglottis to obstruct or completely close off the windpipe.

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Humans have taste receptors on taste buds (gustatory calyculi) and other areas including the upper surface of the tongue and the epiglottis.

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