hyoid

/ˈhaɪɔɪd/ · noun

Meaning

The hyoid bone.
Shaped like a U, or like the letter upsilon; specifically, designating a bone or group of bones supporting the tongue.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

hyoid bone(English)os hyoideum(English)sterno(English)omo(English)mylo(English)thyro(English)hyenoid(English)hypural(English)ossified(English)larynx(English)cornu(English)barbel(English)

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Sources

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