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Arytenoid
A-ryt′e-noid
,Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK] shaped like a ladle; [GREEK] a ladle +
εἶδοσ
form.] (Anat.)
Ladle-shaped; – applied to two small cartilages of the larynx, and also to the glands, muscles, etc., connected with them. The cartilages are attached to the cricoid cartilage and connected with the vocal cords.
Definition 2024
arytenoid
arytenoid
English
The cartilages of the larynx, amongst which the arytenoids, seen from behind
Noun
arytenoid (plural arytenoids)
- (anatomy) Either of a pair of movable cartilages in the larynx that serve as posterior attachment points for the vocal folds; a muscle attached to these cartilages, or a gland located near it.
Translations
either of a pair of movable cartilages in the larynx
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Adjective
arytenoid (not comparable)
- Of, or relating to this cartilage, muscle or gland.
Derived terms
- arytenoid cartilage
- arytenoid muscle
- arytenoidectomy
- arytenoiditis
- arytenoidopexy
- arytenoids