edema  Excessive accumulation of fluid in tissues, or “swelling”

epiglottis  A leaf shaped cartilage that covers over the larynx during swallowing

epithelium  Thin membranous tissue which covers the three outer mucosal layers of the vocal folds

esophagus  Tube leading from the bottom of the pharynx to the stomach; swallowed food is transported through this structure

extrinsic muscles of the larynx  The strap muscles in the neck, responsible for adjusting laryngeal height and for stabilizing the larynx