| hyoepiglottic | Relating to the hyoid bone and the epiglottis; denoting the elastic hyoepiglottic ligament connecting the two structures. Synonym: hyoepiglottidean. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| hyoepiglottic ligament | <anatomy> A short elastic band that unites the epiglottis to the upper border of the hyoid bone. Synonym: ligamentum hyoepiglotticum. (05 Mar 2000) |