glenoid

gle·noid

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Definitions of glenoid word

adjective glenoid shallow or slightly cupped, as the articular cavities of the scapula and the temporal bone. 1
adjective glenoid pertaining to such a cavity. 1
noun glenoid (anatomy) A shallow depression in a bone, especially in the scapula. 1
adjective glenoid resembling or having a shallow cavity 0
adjective glenoid denoting the cavity in the shoulder blade into which the head of the upper arm bone fits 0
adjective glenoid forming a smooth, shallow cavity or socket for a bone; esp., designating the cavity on the head of the scapula which, together with the head of the humerus, forms the shoulder joint 0

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; < Greek glēnoeid(ḗs), equivalent to glḗn(ē) pupil, eyeball + -oeidēs -oid

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