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Ceratohyal

Cerˊa-to-hy′al

,
Adj.
[Gr.
κέρασ
horn + the letter Υ.]
(Anat.)
Pertaining to the bone, or cartilage, below the epihyal in the hyoid arch.
Noun.
A ceratohyal bone, or cartilage, which, in man, forms one of the small horns of the hyoid.

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ceratohyal

ceratohyal

English

Adjective

ceratohyal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Relating to the bone or cartilage below the epihyal in the hyoid arch.

Noun

ceratohyal (plural ceratohyals)

  1. (anatomy) A ceratohyal bone or cartilage which, in humans, forms one of the small horns of the hyoid.