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Definition of Petrohyoid

1. a. Pertaining to petrous, oe periotic, portion of the skull and the hyoid arch; as, the petrohyoid muscles of the frog.

Definition of Petrohyoid

1. Adjective. (anatomy) Pertaining to the petrous, or periotic, portion of the skull and the hyoid arch. ¹

2. Noun. (anatomy) A muscle of this kind. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Petrohyoid

1. Pertaining to petrous, oe periotic, portion of the skull and the hyoid arch; as, the petrohyoid muscles of the frog. Origin: Petro + hyoid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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