thyroepiglottic ligament

noun

thy·​ro·​epi·​glot·​tic ligament ˌthī-rō-ˌep-ə-ˌglät-ik- How to pronounce thyroepiglottic ligament (audio)
: a long narrow ligamentous cord connecting the thyroid cartilage and epiglottis

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“Thyroepiglottic ligament.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/thyroepiglottic%20ligament. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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