Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Epiglottitis
Definition:
Prefix and definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
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Definition: Inflammation of the epiglottis
Prefix and definition: epi-, “upon, over, above, on top”
Combining form and definition: glott/o, “opening into the windpipe”
Suffix and definition: -itis, “inflammation”
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