SINCE 1828
arytenoid
adjective
ar·y·te·noid
| \ ˌa-rə-ˈtē-ˌnȯid
, ə-ˈri-tᵊn-ˌȯid
\
, ə-ˈri-tᵊn-ˌȯid
\
Definition of arytenoid
1
: relating to or being either of two small laryngeal cartilages to which the vocal cords are attached
2
: relating to or being either of a pair of small muscles or an unpaired muscle of the larynx
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arytenoid
adjective
ary·te·noid
| \ ˌar-ə-ˈtē-ˌnȯid
, ə-ˈrit-ᵊn-ˌȯid
\
, ə-ˈrit-ᵊn-ˌȯid
\
Medical Definition of arytenoid
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: relating to or being either of two small cartilages to which the vocal cords are attached and which are situated at the upper back part of the larynx
2
: relating to or being either of a pair of small muscles or an unpaired muscle of the larynx
arytenoid
nounMedical Definition of arytenoid (Entry 2 of 2)
: an arytenoid cartilage or muscle
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