Sternohyoid

//ˌstɝ.noʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Ellipsis of sternohyoid muscle. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to the sternum and the hyoid bone. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to the sternohyoid muscle. not-comparable

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin sternohȳoīdēs, from sternum (“the breastbone”) + -o- + hȳoīdēs (“U-shaped”); equivalent to sterno- + hyoid. Doublet of sternohyoideus.

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sternohyoid musclehyoid bone

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