Definition of Hypohyal. Meaning of Hypohyal. Synonyms of Hypohyal

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Definition of Hypohyal

Hypohyal
Hypohyal Hy`po*hy"al, a. [Pref. hypo- + Greek letter ?.] (Anat.) Pertaining to one or more small elements in the hyoidean arch of fishes, between the caratohyal and urohyal. -- n. One of the hypohyal bones or cartilages.

Meaning of Hypohyal from wikipedia

- are characteristic of living osteichthyans. Living chondrichthyans lack hypohyals, though several extinct forms are known to have had them. The Epihyals...
- crushed opercle was likely rather large and triangular. The s****y ventral hypohyals bear a posteroventrally directed spine, whereas the anterior ceratohyal...