hyoepiglottidean

hyoepiglottidean

 [hi″o-ep″ĭ-glŏ-tid´e-an] pertaining to the hyoid bone and epiglottis.

hy·o·ep·i·glot·tic

(hī'ō-ep'i-glot'ik), Relating to the hyoid bone and the epiglottis; denoting the elastic hyoepiglottic ligament connecting the two structures. Synonym(s): hyoepiglottidean