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单词 cricoid
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Definition of cricoid in English:

cricoid

(also cricoid cartilage)
noun ˈkrʌɪkɔɪdˈkraɪkɔɪd
Anatomy
  • The ring-shaped cartilage of the larynx.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • On the top edge of the cricoid are the two small arytenoid cartilages.
    • Cricothyrotomy - a medical procedure involving an incision being made between the cricoid and thyroid cartilages to maintain patency of the airway.
    • The thyroid cartilage and epiglottis are connected to the hyoid bone, and the cricoid cartilage is connected to the trachea by the extrinsic ligaments of the larynx.
    • The larynx rests on the ring-shaped cricoid cartilage, and below this is the trachea.
    • The application of cricoid pressure compensates for decreased UES tone by compressing the proximal esophageal lumen between the cricoid cartilage and the cervical vertebrae.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from modern Latin cricoides 'ring-shaped', from Greek krikoeidēs, from krikos 'ring'.

 
 

Definition of cricoid in US English:

cricoid

(also cricoid cartilage)
nounˈkrīkoidˈkraɪkɔɪd
Anatomy
  • The ring-shaped cartilage of the larynx.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • On the top edge of the cricoid are the two small arytenoid cartilages.
    • The thyroid cartilage and epiglottis are connected to the hyoid bone, and the cricoid cartilage is connected to the trachea by the extrinsic ligaments of the larynx.
    • Cricothyrotomy - a medical procedure involving an incision being made between the cricoid and thyroid cartilages to maintain patency of the airway.
    • The application of cricoid pressure compensates for decreased UES tone by compressing the proximal esophageal lumen between the cricoid cartilage and the cervical vertebrae.
    • The larynx rests on the ring-shaped cricoid cartilage, and below this is the trachea.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from modern Latin cricoides ‘ring-shaped’, from Greek krikoeidēs, from krikos ‘ring’.

 
 
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