Meaning of hyoid in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhaɪˌɔɪd/

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  1. Noun

    hyoid

    Etymology

    early 19th century: via French from modern Latin hyoïdes, from Greek huoeidēs‘shaped like the letter upsilon (υ)’

    Definitions

    1. a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    hyoid

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to the hyoid bone

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