Arytenoidal

/ˌɛɪɹɪθiːˈnɔɪdəl/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to the arytenoid cartilages; describing structures or processes involving these ladle-shaped laryngeal cartilages.

Etymology

Arytenoid + -al suffix; a formal anatomical adjective form that adds specificity when discussing arytenoid-related structures or movements.

Kelly Says

Medical Latin adds -al to make things sound more technical—'arytenoidal' is what doctors say when they want to be extremely precise about which part of your voice box they're examining.

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