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hyoid

Syllabification: (hy·oid)
Pronunciation: /ˈhīˌoid/
Anatomy & Zoology
Definition of hyoid

noun

(also hyoid bone)
  • a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue.

adjective

  • of or relating to the hyoid bone or structures associated with it.

Origin:

early 19th century: via French from modern Latin hyoïdes, from Greek huoeidēs 'shaped like the letter upsilon (υ)'

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