arytenoid

adjective

ar·​y·​te·​noid ˌa-rə-ˈtē-ˌnȯid How to pronounce arytenoid (audio) ə-ˈri-tᵊn-ˌȯid How to pronounce arytenoid (audio)
1
: relating to or being either of two small laryngeal cartilages to which the vocal cords are attached
2
: relating to or being either of a pair of small muscles or an unpaired muscle of the larynx
arytenoid noun

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin arytaenoīdēs, borrowed from Greek arytainoeidḗs "ladle-shaped" (modifying chóndros "cartilage"), from arýtaina "ladle, spoon" (from arýtein "to draw [water, wine]" —of uncertain origin— + -aina, suffix of instruments) + -oeidēs -oid entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of arytenoid was circa 1751

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arytenoid

arzrunite

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“Arytenoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arytenoid. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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Medical Definition

arytenoid

1 of 2 adjective
ary·​te·​noid ˌar-ə-ˈtē-ˌnȯid How to pronounce arytenoid (audio) ə-ˈrit-ᵊn-ˌȯid How to pronounce arytenoid (audio)
1
: relating to or being either of two small cartilages to which the vocal cords are attached and which are situated at the upper back part of the larynx
2
: relating to or being either of a pair of small muscles or an unpaired muscle of the larynx

arytenoid

2 of 2 noun
: an arytenoid cartilage or muscle
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