Ceratohyal

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A ceratohyal bone or cartilage which, in humans, forms one of the small horns of the hyoid.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the bone or cartilage below the epihyal in the hyoid arch. not-comparable

Etymology

From cerato- + -hyal, from Ancient Greek ὖ (û, “the letter upsilon”).

Related phrases

hyoid arch

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