Arytenoid
Pronunciation: /ˈɛɹiˈtiˈɛnoʊˈaɪdi/
Arytenoid (noun)
- One of two small pieces of cartilage in the throat that help control the voice.
Examples
- The arytenoid is crucial for vocal cord movement.
- Doctors examined the arytenoid for any abnormalities.
Common collocations: arytenoid cartilage, arytenoid movement, arytenoid function, arytenoid muscles, arytenoid inflammation
Arytenoid (adjective)
- Describing something that is connected to the arytenoid cartilage in the throat.
Examples
- The arytenoid muscles are essential for speech.
- Arytenoid inflammation can affect breathing.