glossohyal

/ˌɡlɒsəˈhaɪəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the hyoid bone

“The glossohyal muscle plays a crucial role in swallowing.”

2. noun

a type of muscle attached to the hyoid bone

“The glossohyal muscles were found to be weak in the patient.”

Synonyms

  • hyoid
  • lingual

Antonyms

  • disconnected
  • distant