A leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located at the base of the tongue, which covers the opening of the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.
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A leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located at the base of the tongue, which covers the opening of the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.
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