"basihyoid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: basihyoids [plural]
Etymology: From basi- + hyoid. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|basi-|hyoid}} basi- + hyoid Head templates: {{en-noun}} basihyoid (plural basihyoids)
  1. (anatomy) The central part of the hyoid bone, which is found at the base of the tongue. Categories (topical): Skeleton Synonyms: basihyoideum

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