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Definition of Arytenoid cartilage
1. Noun. Either of two small cartilages at the back of the larynx to which the vocal folds are attached.
Exact synonyms: Arytaenoid, Arytenoid
Generic synonyms: Cartilage, Gristle
Group relationships: Larynx, Voice Box
Generic synonyms: Cartilage, Gristle
Group relationships: Larynx, Voice Box
Medical Definition of Arytenoid cartilage
1. One of a pair of small pyramidal cartilages that articulate with the lamina of the cricoid cartilage. The corresponding vocal ligament and several muscles are attached to it. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Arytenoid Cartilage
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