basihyoid

/bæsɪˈhaɪɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the basihyal bone

“The basihyoid bone is a crucial part of the laryngeal skeleton, and a basihyoid structure was observed in the fossil.”

2. noun

a structure or bone of the type associated with the basihyal bone

“The basihyoid is an essential component of the larynx in many species.”

Synonyms

  • basihyal
  • basihyal

Antonyms

  • acanthohyoid