epihyal Meaning & Definition
What Does Epihyal Mean?
As an adjective, epihyal means Related to the segment located above the ceratohyal of the hyoid arch. As a noun, it means A segment immediately above the ceratohyal in the hyoid arch. It is many animals, from fish to mammals and reptiles.
Epihyal Definition (Adjective)
- Related to the segment located above the ceratohyal of the hyoid arch.
Epihyal as a Noun
- A segment immediately above the ceratohyal in the hyoid arch. It is many animals, from fish to mammals and reptiles.
Synonyms of Epihyal
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Epihyal synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
epihyal (not comparable)
epihyal (plural epihyals)
Origin of Epihyal
From epi- + -hyal, from Ancient Greek ὖ (û, “the letter upsilon”).