acromion

a·cro·mi·on

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Definitions of acromion word

noun acromion the outermost edge of the spine of the shoulder blade 3
noun acromion the outer upper point of the shoulder blade, or scapula 3
noun plural acromion the outward end of the spine of the scapula or shoulder blade. 1
noun acromion (anatomy) The outermost point of the shoulder blade. 1

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < New Latin < Greek akrṓmion, equivalent to akro- acro- + ṓm(os) shoulder + -ion noun suffix

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