Chondroglossal

/ˌkɒndrəˈɡlɒsəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both cartilage and the tongue; or relating to the hyoid bone's cartilaginous connection to the tongue.

Etymology

From Greek 'chondros' (cartilage) + 'glossa' (tongue), an anatomical term describing structures connecting cartilage and tongue tissues.

Kelly Says

The chondroglossal duct is a leftover from embryonic development—it's supposed to disappear before birth, but if it doesn't, you get a cyst in your neck called a thyroglossal cyst.

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