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arytenoid

/ˌær.ɪˈtiː.nɔɪd/

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noun

/ˌær.ɪˈtiː.nɔɪd/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее один из двух небольших хрящей, расположенных в задней части гортани, к которым прикреплены голосовые связки.

A noun referring to either of two small cartilages located at the back of the larynx, to which the vocal folds are attached.

  1. Laryngeal cartilageC2formalmedical

    Either of two small, pyramid-shaped cartilages located at the back of the larynx, to which the vocal folds are attached.

    ruЧерпаловидный хрящ

    • The arytenoid cartilages play a crucial role in vocal cord movement.
    • During phonation, the arytenoids rotate to adjust the tension of the vocal folds.
    • Damage to the arytenoid can affect voice quality and breathing.
Forms
  • arytenoids plural form
  • arytenoids' possessive plural form
  • arytenoid's possessive singular form