Bahasa Melayu
epiglotis
English
epiglottis
A flap in the throat that helps keep food out of the windpipe when swallowing.
ايڤيڬلوتيس
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Epiglotis menutup saluran pernafasan ketika kita menelan.
The epiglottis closes the airway when we swallow.
Doktor menerangkan fungsi epiglotis kepada pelajar itu.
The doctor explained the function of the epiglottis to the student.
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Use epiglotis for the flap in the throat.
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