Arytenoaepiglottic

/ˌɛɪɹɪˌθiːnoʊˌɛpɪɡˈlɑːtɪk/ adjective

Relating to both the arytenoid cartilages and the epiglottis, two structures in the larynx involved in voice production and swallowing.

From arytenoid (Greek arytaina 'ladle-shaped') + epiglottis (Greek epi- 'upon' + glottis 'tongue'). Combines two anatomical Greek terms to describe a connection between laryngeal structures.

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