English Explanatory Dictionary

glenoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A shallow depression in a bone, especially in the scapula.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to this depression.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡliːnɔɪd/ /ˈɡlɛnɔɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-glenoid.wav

Word forms

glenoid glenoids

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γληνοειδής (glēnoeidḗs, “socket like”), equivalent to From glene + -oid.

Derived words

ectoglenoid interglenoid preglenoid retroglenoid supraglenoid glenoidal glenoid cavity glenoid fossa glenoid labrum infraglenoid postglenoid
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