ceratohyal

/səˈrætoʊhaɪəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A cartilaginous element of the pharyngeal skeleton in some vertebrates.

“The ceratohyal bone is an essential component of the pharyngeal apparatus.”

Synonyms

  • epibranchial cartilage
  • pharyngeal cartilage

Antonyms

  • skull bones
  • vertebral column