hyoid

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Adjective hyoid has 1 sense

hyoid - of or relating to the hyoid bone

Noun hyoid has 1 sense

hyoid, hyoid bone, os hyoideum - a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles
--₁ is a kind of bone, os

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Term: Hyoid

Description:

The hyoid is a small, U-shaped bone located in the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage. It is the only bone in the human body that does not directly connect to any other bone.

Senses:

1. Noun: Anatomy

- The hyoid bone, a bone located between the chin and the thyroid cartilage.

Example: The hyoid bone supports the tongue and aids in swallowing.

Usages:

1. Adjective: Popular

- Referring to something that is widely liked or favored by a large number of people.

Example: The famous singer released a new album, and it quickly became a hyoid hit among music lovers.