hyoid

 
Pronunciation: /ˈhʌɪɔɪd/
Anatomy & Zoology

noun

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

adjective

  • relating to the hyoid or structures associated with it.

Origin:

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