Epiglottis
System
Respiratory
SNOMED CT
245502004
Epiglottis
Definition
A part of the pharynx that consists of a flap of elastic cartilage tissue plus a mucous membrane covering, attached to the entrance of the larynx. The epiglottis is found at the root of the tongue and folds back over the entrance to the larynx during swallowing, preventing inhalation of food or drink[MP,modified].
Related record Atlas Médico also holds Epiglottic cartilage (0 relationships, shares MESH:D004825). These are separate concepts in the source ontology, not duplicates Atlas Médico has merged.
The Epiglottis is a part of the Respiratory.
Also identified as
Associated Diseases
| Disease | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Benign neoplasm of epiglottis | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Benign neoplasm of epiglottis | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Carcinoma in situ of epiglottis | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Carcinoma in situ of epiglottis | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Epiglottis cancer | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Epiglottis cancer | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Epiglottis neoplasm | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Epiglottitis | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |