epiglottis

[US]/ˌɛpɪˈɡlɒtɪs/
[UK]/ˌɛpɪˈɡlɑːtɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.会厌,位于舌根部的软骨瓣,在吞咽时下压以覆盖气管开口

Phrases & Collocations

epiglottis function

会厌功能

epiglottis position

会厌位置

epiglottis inflammation

会厌炎症

epiglottis injury

会厌损伤

epiglottis swelling

会厌肿胀

epiglottis anatomy

会厌解剖

epiglottis role

会厌角色

epiglottis structure

会厌结构

epiglottis reflex

会厌反射

epiglottis examination

会厌检查

Example Sentences

the epiglottis prevents food from entering the windpipe.

会厌防止食物进入气管。

during swallowing, the epiglottis closes over the larynx.

在吞咽时,会厌会关闭喉部。

the doctor explained the function of the epiglottis.

医生解释了会厌的功能。

injury to the epiglottis can cause breathing difficulties.

会厌受伤可能导致呼吸困难。

understanding the role of the epiglottis is important in anatomy.

理解会厌的作用在解剖学中非常重要。

the epiglottis is part of the human respiratory system.

会厌是人类呼吸系统的一部分。

swallowing involves the movement of the epiglottis.

吞咽涉及会厌的运动。

inflammation of the epiglottis can lead to serious health issues.

会厌炎症可能导致严重的健康问题。

doctors often check the epiglottis during a throat examination.

医生在喉部检查时常常检查会厌。

the epiglottis plays a crucial role in preventing choking.

会厌在防止窒息中起着至关重要的作用。

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