mylohyoid

/ˌmaɪləˈhaɪɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the mylohyoid bone or muscle

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

2. noun

a muscle in the floor of the oral cavity that forms part of the mylohyoid line

“The surgeon examined the mylohyoid during the surgery.”

3. noun

a bone in the human skull that forms part of the mylohyoid line

“The patient had a broken mylohyoid bone from the accident.”

Synonyms

  • hyoid
  • mandibular

Antonyms

  • none