deltiology
deltiology

deltoid


Definition: Meaning of, deltoid in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdɛltɔɪd /

  • noun
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deltoid deltoids
  1. a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm
    SYNONYM
    deltoid muscle, musculus deltoideus
    ANTONYM
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  • adjective
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  1. triangular or suggesting a capital delta, with a point at the apex
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deltoid used in phrases

  • deltoid eminence (noun)
    1. a bump on the outside of the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches
  • deltoid leaf (noun)
    1. a simple leaf shaped like a capital delta
  • deltoid muscle (noun)
    1. a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm
  • deltoid tuberosity (noun)
    1. a bump on the outside of the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches
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