Meanings
nounhyoid arch (plural hyoid arches)
plural hyoid arches
- anatomyThe second pharyngeal arch, which assists in forming the side and front of the neck.
Synonyms: hyoidean arch
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe second pharyngeal arch, which assists in forming the side and front of the neck.
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