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appendicular

adjective
ap·​pen·​dic·​u·​lar | \ ˌa-pən-ˈdi-kyə-lər How to pronounce appendicular (audio) \

Definition of appendicular

: of or relating to an appendage and especially a limb the appendicular skeleton

Examples of appendicular in a Sentence

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 Parts of the appendicular skeleton of hippos are osteosclerotic, meaning that their bones are extraordinarily dense due to the replacement of porous bone with more compact bone. — Brian Switek, WIRED, "Hippos and Pezosiren: Walking Under the Water," 13 July 2009

First Known Use of appendicular

1651, in the meaning defined above

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appendicular

adjective
ap·​pen·​dic·​u·​lar | \ ˌap-ən-ˈdik-yə-lər How to pronounce appendicular (audio) \

Medical Definition of appendicular

: of or relating to an appendage:
a : of or relating to a limb or limbs the appendicular skeleton
b : appendiceal

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