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adjective
1.
pertaining to either of two small cartilages on top of the cricoid cartilage at the upper, back part of the larynx.
2.
pertaining to the muscles connected with these cartilages.
3.
pertaining to the glands in the aryepiglottic fold of the larynx.
noun
4.
an arytenoid cartilage, muscle, or gland.
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Arytenoid
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| the part of the trunk between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs, sternum, and vertebrae, which contains the heart and lungs; the chest |
| one of the minute, coiled, tubular glands of the skin that secrete sweat |
Origin:
1685–95; < Greek arytainoeidḗs literally, ladle-shaped, equivalent to arýtain(a) ladle, pitcher, funnel + -oeidēs -oid
1685–95; < Greek arytainoeidḗs literally, ladle-shaped, equivalent to arýtain(a) ladle, pitcher, funnel + -oeidēs -oid
Related forms
in·ter·ar·y·te·noid, adjective
post·ar·y·te·noid, adjective
sub·ar·y·te·noid, adjective
sub·ar·y·te·noi·dal, adjective
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arytenoid ar·y·te·noid (ār'ĭ-tē'noid', ə-rĭt'n-oid')
n.
Either of two small pitcher-shaped cartilages at the back of the larynx to which the vocal cords are attached.
A muscle that is connected to either of these cartilages.
Any of several small mucous glands located in front of these cartilages.
Of or relating to these cartilages or an associated muscle or gland.
ar'y·te·noid'al adj.
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