Associations to the word «Hyoid»

Wiktionary

HYOID, adjective. Shaped like a U, or like the letter upsilon; specifically, designating a bone or group of bones supporting the tongue.
HYOID, noun. The hyoid bone.
HYOID ARCH, noun. (anatomy) The second pharyngeal arch, which assists in forming the side and front of the neck.
HYOID BONE, noun. A bone in the human neck which supports the tongue.
HYOID BONES, noun. Plural of hyoid bone

Dictionary definition

HYOID, noun. A U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles.
HYOID, adjective. Of or relating to the hyoid bone.

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