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Definition of Thyroid cartilage
1. Noun. The largest cartilage of the larynx.
Exact synonyms: Adam's Apple
Generic synonyms: Cartilage, Gristle
Group relationships: Larynx, Voice Box
Generic synonyms: Cartilage, Gristle
Group relationships: Larynx, Voice Box
Medical Definition of Thyroid cartilage
1. The largest cartilage of the larynx consisting of two laminae fusing anteriorly at an acute angle in the midline of the neck. The point of fusion forms a subcutaneous projection known as the adam's apple. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thyroid Cartilage
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