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arytenoid

The correct spelling is arytenoid.

How to pronounce arytenoid

noun

IPA: /ˌaɹ.ɪˈtiː.nɔɪd/

Say it like: Ary-ten-oyd

The correct spelling is arytenoid. 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). For example: "arytenoid cartilage"

Usage Examples

arytenoid cartilage

arytenoid muscle

Meanings

noun

  1. 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. 2.Arytenoid muscle

adjective

  1. 1.Relating to or being either of two small laryngeal cartilages to which the vocal cords are attached.
  2. 2.Relating to or being either of a pair of small muscles (oblique arytenoid) or an unpaired muscle (transverse arytenoid) of the larynx.

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