Cricoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹʌɪ.kɔɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cricoid is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Of, relating to, or being a cricoid cartilage.
Meaning
(anatomy) Of, relating to, or being a cricoid cartilage.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) Ellipsis of cricoid cartilage.
Example Sentences
What luck that Mr. Romeo still gripped and twisted and cracked that crooked cricoid as X-rayed by the firemen and mountain guides in the street.
Word Forms
- cricoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crenular, crevicular, crissal, cotyloid, cingular, cartilagenous.
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