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cricothyroid

Pronunciation: /ˌkrʌɪkə(ʊ)ˈθʌɪrɔɪd/

Definition of cricothyroid

adjective

Anatomy

relating to the cricoid and thyroid cartilages.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek kriko- (combining form of krikos 'ring') + thyroid

Nearby words

Crick, Francis
cricket ¹
cricket ²
cricket ³
cricoid
cricothyroid
cried
crier
crikey
crim
crime

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