epiglottic
English
Etymology
From epiglottis + -ic.
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌɛp.ɪˈɡlɒt.ɪk/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌɛp.əˈɡlɑt.ɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɒtɪk
Adjective
epiglottic (not comparable)
- (anatomy) Pertaining to, or connected with, the epiglottis.
- Synonym: epiglottal
Derived terms
References
- “epiglottic”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.
- “epiglottic”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.