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Hypohyal

Hyˊpo-hy′al

,
Adj.
[Pref.
hypo-
+ Greek letter [GREEK].]
(Anat.)
Pertaining to one or more small elements in the hyoidean arch of fishes, between the caratohyal and urohyal.
Noun.
One of the hypohyal bones or cartilages.

Definition 2024


hypohyal

hypohyal

English

Adjective

hypohyal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Pertaining to one or more small elements in the hyoidean arch of fishes, between the caratohyal and urohyal.

Noun

hypohyal (plural hypohyals)

  1. One of the hypohyal bones or cartilages.