epiglottic cartilage 1
noundomain: body part
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EnglishDefinition
A thin lamina of elastic cartilage forming the central portion of the epiglottis.
Hypernym
cartilage 1
noun
tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
Substance_meronym
epiglottis 1
noun
a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
EnglishSubstance_holonym
epiglottis 1
noun
a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
