English dictionary: words starting with crico

adjective

Of or relating to the cricoid and arytenoid cartilages; especially designating either of a pair of muscles (lateral and posterior) which originate from the cricoid and insert on to the thyroid cartilage, and serve to adduct and abduct the vocal folds.

noun

A cricoarytenoid muscle.

noun

The ring-shaped cartilage of the larynx.

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Cricothyrotomy - a medical procedure involving an incision being made between the cricoid and thyro…

adjective

Shaped like a ring

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In a young thin person the thyroid may be visible just below the cricoid cartilage.

adjective

Shaped like a ring

Usage examples:

In a young thin person the thyroid may be visible just below the cricoid cartilage.

adjective

Of or relating to the cricoid cartilage and the pharynx; specifically designating or relating to the part of the inferior constrictor muscle of the pharynx that originates from the cricoid cartilage.

adjective

Relating to the cricoid and thyroid cartilages.

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The surgeon identifies the anatomical landmarks (ie, thyroid notch, cricothyroid membrane, inferior…

adjective

Relating to the cricoid and thyroid cartilages.

Usage examples:

The surgeon identifies the anatomical landmarks (ie, thyroid notch, cricothyroid membrane, inferior…

noun

Surgical incision into the cricoid cartilage.