vallecula

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Noun vallecula has 1 sense

groove, vallecula - (anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part
--₁ is a kind of body part
--₁ has particulars: costal groove; fissure

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Vallecula

Noun

Anatomy: A groove or depression on the surface of the body, particularly a shallow groove on the anterior surface of the epiglottis, just above the larynx.
Medicine: A recess between the base of the tongue and the epiglottis.

Example sentences:

The vallecula plays a crucial role in preventing food and liquid from entering the windpipe.
The doctor conducted a thorough examination of the patient's vallecula to check for any abnormalities.

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