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Meaning of arytenoid

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arytenoid

Pronunciation:/ˌaɹ.ɪˈtiː.nɔɪd//əˈɹɪt.n̩.ɔɪd/

noun

Definitions

  1. Either of a pair of cartilages at the back of the larynx, used in the production of different kinds of voice quality (for example, creaky voice).

  2. Arytenoid muscle

adjective

Definitions

  1. Relating to or being either of two small laryngeal cartilages to which the vocal cords are attached.

    Example: arytenoid cartilage

  2. Relating to or being either of a pair of small muscles (oblique arytenoid) or an unpaired muscle (transverse arytenoid) of the larynx.

    Example: arytenoid muscle