Preferred Name | Epiglottis | |
Synonyms |
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Definitions |
A small cartilagenous flap-like valve that closes over the larynx during swallowing to prevent food entering the lungs. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C12709 |
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ALT_DEFINITION |
excludes anterior surface of epiglottis C10.1 A small cartilagenous flap-like valve that closes over the larynx during swallowing to prevent food entering the lungs. (NCI) The flap that covers the trachea during swallowing so that food does not enter the lungs. |
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code |
C12709 |
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Contributing_Source |
CDISC |
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definition |
A small cartilagenous flap-like valve that closes over the larynx during swallowing to prevent food entering the lungs. |
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Display_Name |
Epiglottis |
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in_subset |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C77526 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C74456 |
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label |
Epiglottis |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Epiglottis |
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Preferred_Name |
Epiglottis |
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prefixIRI |
NCIT:C12709 |
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prefLabel |
Epiglottis |
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Semantic_Type |
Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0014540 |
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subClassOf |
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