epihyal, a. Anat.
(ɛpɪˈhaɪəl)
[f. epi- + hyoid) + -al1.]
That is placed upon the hyoid bone. Applied to the upper part of the hyoid arch; also, to a bone found in certain fishes.
| 1854 Owen Skel. & Teeth (1855) 17 the hæmapophysis is a broader, slightly arched bone; the upper division is called epihyal. 1880 Gunther Fishes 58 It consists of three segments, the epihyal, ceratohyal, which is the longest and strongest piece, etc. 1881 Mivart Cat 78 To the end of this is again annexed another long bone, called the epihyal. |