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arytenoid

ar·y·te·noid
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ar-i-tee-noid, uh-rit-n-oid]
    • /ˌær ɪˈti nɔɪd, əˈrɪt nˌɔɪd/
    • /ˌæ.rɪ.ˈtiː.nɔɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ar-i-tee-noid, uh-rit-n-oid]
    • /ˌær ɪˈti nɔɪd, əˈrɪt nˌɔɪd/

Definitions of arytenoid word

  • adjective arytenoid denoting either of two small cartilages of the larynx that are attached to the vocal cords 3
  • adjective arytenoid denoting any of three small muscles of the larynx that narrow the space between the vocal cords 3
  • noun arytenoid an arytenoid cartilage or muscle 3
  • adjective arytenoid designating or of either of two small cartilages at the back of the larynx, connected with the vocal cords 3
  • adjective arytenoid relating to any of certain muscles in the larynx 3
  • adjective arytenoid pertaining to either of two small cartilages on top of the cricoid cartilage at the upper, back part of the larynx. 1

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Origin of arytenoid

First appearance:

before 1685
One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < Greek arytainoeidḗs literally, ladle-shaped, equivalent to arýtain(a) ladle, pitcher, funnel + -oeidēs -oid

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Parts of speech for Arytenoid

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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arytenoid popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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