1. of, relating to, or affecting the epiglottis (the flap of tissue that covers the windpipe during swallowing)
Usage: medical/anatomical term

Examples

• The epiglottic reflex protects the airway during swallowing.
• Epiglottic inflammation can cause difficulty swallowing.
• The doctor examined the patient's epiglottic region.
• Epiglottic dysfunction may result from infection or injury.
• The anesthesiologist monitored epiglottic movement during the procedure.