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CRICOID

\kɹˈɪkɔ͡ɪd], \kɹˈɪkɔ‍ɪd], \k_ɹ_ˈɪ_k_ɔɪ_d]\

Definitions of CRICOID

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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Ring-shaped. The Cricoid cartilage, the cartillage of the larynx.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Like a ring.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

A ring-like cartilage in the larynx, articulating with the thyroid and the arytaenoid cartilages.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

Having the form of a ring. A name given to one of the cartilages of the larynx, Cartilago innominata. (F.) Cartilage anonyme, which is situate at its lower part, between the thyroid and first ring of the trachea. It is much higher behind than before.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

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