1. Either of two small pitcher-shaped cartilages at the back of the larynx to which the vocal cords are attached. 2. A muscle connected to either of these cartilages. 3. Any of several small mucous glands located in front of these cartilages.
ADJECTIVE:
Of or relating to these cartilages or an associated muscle or gland.
ETYMOLOGY:
New Latin arytaenods, from Greek arutainoeids, shaped like a ladle : arutaina, feminine variant of arutr, ladle (from aruein, to draw water) + -oeids, -oid.
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