thyroepiglottic

English

Etymology

From thyro- +‎ epiglottic.

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌθaɪ.ɹoʊˌɛp.əˈɡlɑt.ɪk/
Rhymes: -ɒtɪk

Adjective

thyroepiglottic (not comparable)

(anatomy) Connecting the thyroid cartilage and the epiglottis.

References

“thyroepiglottic”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

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