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cricoarytenoid

cricoarytenoid

9.9
Relating to both the cricoid and arytenoid cartilages in the throat
  • adjective
  • /ˌkraɪkoʊˈɛrɪtɪnɔɪd/
  • Specialized
: cricoaritenoideo
  • A study that is nondiagnostic does not exclude a diagnosis of cricoarytenoid joint derangement.

Examples

  • The cricoarytenoid muscles play a crucial role in regulating vocal cord tension during speech.

  • Surgery on the cricoarytenoid region can affect a person's ability to vocalize properly.

  • An imbalance in the cricoarytenoid function may lead to difficulties in producing sound.

Surface Forms

cricoarytenoid positive

Morphology

cricoarytenoid = cricoid + arytenoid (transparent) = crico + arytenoid

The term is a straightforward anatomical compound referring to both the cricoid and arytenoid cartilages; the meaning is directly compositional for learners familiar with the component terms.

Etymology

Cricoarytenoid combines the names cricoid ('ring') and arytenoid ('small cartilage near the vocal cords'), so it means 'relating to both those cartilages'.