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hyoid

/ˈhaɪ.ɔɪd/

2 entries

adjective

/ˈhaɪ.ɔɪd/C2formalmedical
  • ruПрилагательное, используемое для описания чего-либо, связанного с подъязычной костью — U-образной костью в шее, которая поддерживает язык и служит точкой прикрепления для мышц горла и языка.

An adjective used to describe something related to the hyoid bone, a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and serves as an attachment point for muscles of the throat and tongue.

  1. Relating to the hyoid boneC1formalmedical

    Pertaining to the U-shaped bone situated in the neck, supporting the tongue and serving as an attachment point for muscles involved in swallowing and speech.

    ruПодъязычный

    • The hyoid bone is unique because it does not articulate with any other bone.
    • Fractures of the hyoid bone can occur during strangulation.
    • The hyoid apparatus is crucial for vocalization in many mammals.

noun

/ˈhaɪ.ɔɪd/C2formalmedical
  • ruU-образная кость, расположенная у основания языка, которая обеспечивает поддержку мышц языка.

A U-shaped bone situated at the base of the tongue that provides support for the tongue muscles.

  1. U-shaped bone in the neckC1formalmedical

    A U-shaped bone situated at the base of the tongue, providing support for the tongue muscles and serving as an attachment point for several muscles involved in swallowing and speech.

    ruПодъязычная кость

    • The hyoid bone is unique because it does not articulate directly with any other bone.
    • Fractures of the hyoid are rare and often associated with strangulation.
    • The hyoid supports the tongue and aids in the complex movements of swallowing.

    Synonymshyoid bone

Forms
  • hyoids plural form
  • hyoids' possessive plural form
  • hyoid's possessive singular form