arytenoid

English

/ˌaɹ.ɪˈtiː.nɔɪd/, /ˌæɹ.əˈtiː.nɔɪd/

adj
Definitions
  • (anatomy) Relating to or being either of two small laryngeal cartilages to which the vocal cords are attached.
  • (anatomy) Relating to or being either of a pair of small muscles (oblique arytenoid) or an unpaired muscle (transverse arytenoid) of the larynx.

Etymology

Derived from arytaenoides (ladle-shaped) derived from Ancient Greek ἀρυταινοειδής, ἀρύταινα (ladle) + Ancient Greek grc (seeming, belonging to, sea, power, glory, city, male name suffix, like, shield, appearing, of, pertaining to)+ Ancient Greek ἀρυτήρ (ladle).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀρυτήρ

Gloss

ladle

Concept
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Food and drink

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