English edit

Etymology edit

hyo- +‎ mandibular

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

hyomandibular (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Relating to the hyomandibula.
  2. (anatomy) Relating both to the hyoid arch and the mandible or lower jaw.
    the hyomandibular bone or cartilage, a segment of the hyoid arch which connects the lower jaw with the skull in fishes

Noun edit

hyomandibular (plural hyomandibulars)

  1. (anatomy) The hyomandibular bone or cartilage.