cricoarytenoid

[US]/[ˈkriː.koʊˌærɪˈtɪnɔɪd]/
[UK]/[ˈkrɪ.koʊˌærɪˈtɪnɔɪd]/

Translation

n.either of the two cartilages that connect the larynx to the arytenoid cartilages
adj.relating to the cricoarytenoid cartilages

Phrases & Collocations

cricoarytenoid joint

cricoarytenoid muscle

cricoarytenoid dysfunction

cricoarytenoid cartilage

assessing cricoarytenoid

cricoarytenoid movement

cricoarytenoid lesion

cricoarytenoid space

cricoarytenoid thickening

cricoarytenoid instability

Example Sentences

the surgeon carefully examined the patient's cricoarytenoid joint.

vocal cord paralysis can result from cricoarytenoid dysfunction.

inflammation of the cricoarytenoid cartilage can cause hoarseness.

a cricoarytenoid web can obstruct airflow during breathing.

the laryngoscope allowed visualization of the cricoarytenoid muscle.

surgical repair of the cricoarytenoid may improve voice quality.

damage to the cricoarytenoid can lead to respiratory difficulties.

the cricoarytenoid muscle's function is crucial for vocal cord movement.

imaging studies helped identify a lesion on the cricoarytenoid.

the patient reported difficulty swallowing due to cricoarytenoid issues.

post-operative monitoring focused on the cricoarytenoid's recovery.

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