arytenoid
/ˌærɪˈtɛnoʊɪd/Definitions
1. adjective
relating to or denoting the arytenoid cartilages, which are two small cartilages in the larynx involved in closing the glottis to produce sounds.
“The arytenoid cartilages play a crucial role in human speech production.”
2. noun
the arytenoid cartilages or the area of the larynx where they are located.
“The doctor examined the arytenoid area to determine the cause of the patient’s hoarse voice.”