cricoid

[ krahy-koid ]

adjective

1. pertaining to a ring-shaped cartilage at the lower part of the larynx.

noun

1. the cricoid cartilage.

cricoid

/ ˈkraɪkɔɪd /

adjective

1. of or relating to the ring-shaped lowermost cartilage of the larynx

noun

1. this cartilage

Word History and Origins

Origin of cricoid¹

1700–10; < New Latin cricoīdes < Greek krikoeidḗs ring-shaped. See circle, -oid

Word History and Origins

Origin of cricoid¹

C18: from New Latin cricoīdes, from Greek krikoeidēs ring-shaped, from krikos ring

Example Sentences

Shows the thyroid cartilage above and the cricoid below both viewed from the side.

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To this last statement the thyroid and cricoid cartilages and the epiglottis are exceptions, being single.

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The wound is enlarged as far upwards as the cricoid, bleeding being arrested with the mixture just described.

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The cricoid cartilage, which forms the upper part of the framework of the larynx, rests on the "Adam's apple."

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The thyroid is first affected, then the cricoid, and the arytenoids much later.

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