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Kehldeckel

epiglottis

noun KEHL-dek-el Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Kehldeckel is the cartilaginous flap that covers the larynx during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway. A B2 learner encounters the term in health education and anatomy contexts.

Examples

"Der Kehldeckel verhindert, dass Nahrung in die Luftröhre gelangt."

Natural Translation

The epiglottis prevents food from entering the windpipe.

Literal Translation

The throat-lid prevents that food into the windpipe gets.

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