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arytenoidal
ar·y·te·noid A0450000 (ăr′ĭ-tē′noid′, ə-rĭt′n-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·noi′dal adj.arytenoidal (ˌærɪˈtiːnɔɪdəl) adj (Anatomy) relating to the arytenoid cartilages in the larynx and also to other parts relating to themEncyclopediaSeearytenoid |