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humeral

adjective
hu·​mer·​al | \ ˈhyü-mÉ™-rÉ™l How to pronounce humeral (audio) \

Definition of humeral

1 : of, relating to, or situated in the region of the humerus or shoulder
2 : of, relating to, or being a body part analogous to the humerus or shoulder
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 The labrum is fibrous tissue that deepens the glenoid (socket) to help hold the humeral head (ball) in place. — Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Why Andrew Luck's recovery is so far behind Cam Newton's," 16 June 2017 A bone on the back side of his humerus was elevated two centimeters out of position, and the humeral head sagged out of its socket. — Matt Giles, New York Times, "A Big-Wave Great Ponders the Surf After the Wipeout of a Lifetime," 3 Jan. 2017

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First Known Use of humeral

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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humeral

adjective
hu·​mer·​al | \ ˈhyüm-(É™-)rÉ™l How to pronounce humeral (audio) \

Medical Definition of humeral

: of, relating to, or situated in the region of the humerus or shoulder

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