glossohyal

adjective

glos·​so·​hy·​al

¦gläsō¦hīəl,

¦glȯs-

: of or relating to the hyoid arch and tongue

specifically : of or relating to the median basihyal or an anterior extension or segment of it extending into and supporting the tongue

Word History

Etymology

gloss- + hy- (from hyoid) + -al

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