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Epiglottitis

Emergency MedicineOtolaryngologyEssential

Acute inflammation of the epiglottis, a life-threatening airway emergency.

Korean

후두개염

후두개에 급성 염증이 발생하는 기도 응급 상황; 소아에서 H. influenzae 감염이 주요 원인.

French

Épiglottite

Inflammation aiguë de l'épiglotte ; urgence respiratoire potentiellement mortelle.

Word parts

  • epiglott/oRoot(Greek) Epiglottis
  • -itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation

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