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Cricothyroid

Cricothyroid \Cri`co*thy"roid\ (-k?-th?"roid), a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining both to the cricoid and the thyroid cartilages.

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cricothyroid

a. (context anatomy English) Of or pertaining both to the cricoid and the thyroid cartilages.

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Cricothyroid

Cricothyroid may refer to:

  • Cricothyroid muscle
  • Cricothyroid ligament

Usage examples of "cricothyroid".

The patient had been anesthetized, and a fourth-year surgical resident was cutting through the cricothyroid membrane, seeking to establish an airway without going through the nose or mouth.