EPIGEOUS
Ep`i*ge"ous, a.
Defn: Same as Epigæous.
EPIGEUM
Ep*i*ge"um, n. Etym: [NL. See Epigee.]
Defn: See Perigee. [Obs.]
EPIGLOTTIC
Ep`i*glot"tic, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or connected with, the epiglottis.
EPIGLOTTIDEAN
Ep`i*glot*tid"e*an, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Same as Epiglottic.
EPIGLOTTIS
Ep`i*glot"tis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Glottis.] (Anat.)
Defn: A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx.