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supraglottal

supraglottal

English

Adjective

supraglottal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Above the glottis
    • 2015 July 16, “Association between Chronic Laryngitis and Particulate Matter Based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008–2012”, in PLOS ONE, DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0133180:
      Laryngeal examinations almost always reveal diffuse but variably severe supraglottal and glottal erythema and edema.

French

Etymology

supra- + glottal

Adjective

supraglottal m (feminine singular supraglottale, masculine plural supraglottaux, feminine plural supraglottales)

  1. supraglottal