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The choice of terms in this Dictionary is a purposeful mixture
which include not only the usual standard medical terms but
also pertinent scientific items, abbreviations, acronyms,
jargon, medical history etc all having to do with medicine
and the biomedical sciences, particularly anything of value
and of interest.
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EPIGLOTTIS AND VOCAL CORDS
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This drawing shows the relationship of the epiglottis (A) vocal cords (B), and the pyriform racess (C) A foreign body stuck in the throat (e.g. fishbone) is often found is the region of the pyriform recess. Inflammation of the epiglottis is referred to as epiglottitis. Swelling of this structure (if great enough) can interfere with breathing by occluding the airway. Laryngitis is caused by inflammation of the vocal cords and surrounding soft tissues.
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