ar·y·te·noid 
(ăr′ĭ-tēnoid′, ə-rĭtn-oid′)
(ăr′ĭ-tēnoid′, ə-rĭtn-oid′)n.
1. Either of two small pitcher-shaped cartilages at the back of the larynx to which the vocal cords are attached.
2. A muscle connected to either of these cartilages.
3. Any of several small mucous glands located in front of these cartilages.
adj.
Of or relating to these cartilages or an associated muscle or gland.
[New Latin arytaenoīdēs, from Greek arutainoeidēs, shaped like a ladle : arutaina, feminine variant of arutēr, ladle (from aruein, to draw water) + -oeidēs, -oid.]
ar′y·te·noidal adj.
- altar server
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