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Adjective: hyoid  'hI,oyd
  1. Of or relating to the hyoid bone
    "The hyoid muscles play a crucial role in swallowing and speech"
Noun: hyoid  'hI,oyd
  1. A U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles
    "The hyoid bone plays a crucial role in swallowing and speech";
    - hyoid bone, os hyoideum

Derived forms: hyoids

Type of: bone, os[2]

Encyclopedia: Hyoid