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- [krahy-koid]
- /ˈkraɪ kɔɪd/
- /ˈkraɪ.kɔɪd/
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- [krahy-koid]
- /ˈkraɪ kɔɪd/
Definitions of cricoid word
- adjective cricoid of or relating to the ring-shaped lowermost cartilage of the larynx 3
- noun cricoid this cartilage 3
- adjective cricoid designating or of the ring-shaped cartilage forming the lower part of the larynx 3
- adjective cricoid pertaining to a ring-shaped cartilage at the lower part of the larynx. 1
- noun cricoid the cricoid cartilage. 1
- noun cricoid The ring -shaped cartilage of the larynx. 1
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Origin of cricoid
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < New Latin cricoīdes < Greek krikoeidḗs ring-shaped. See circle, -oid
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Parts of speech for Cricoid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cricoid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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- where is cricoid cartilage located?
- what is the cricoid cartilage?
- where is the cricoid cartilage located?
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