cricoid

/ˈkɹʌɪ.kɔɪd/ · noun

Meaning

The ring-shaped cartilage (cricoid cartilage) of the larynx.
Of, relating to, or being a cartilage of the larynx with which arytenoid cartilages articulate.

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Related words

cricoidal(English)crico-arytænoid(English)crenular(English)crevicular(English)crissal(English)cotyloid(English)cingular(English)cartilagenous(English)arytenoid(English)cartilage(English)intubation(English)trachea(English)

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