English Explanatory Dictionary

deltoid muscle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A triangular muscle on the human shoulder.

Word forms

deltoid muscle deltoid muscles

Etymology

Short for deltoideus + muscle. Previously the deltoideus muscle and musculus deltoideus.

Synonyms

colloquially the deltoid
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