glenoid meaning: definition, etymology

glenoid

noun

/ˈɡliːnɔɪd/ · /ˈɡlɛnɔɪd/

Etymology From Ancient Greek γληνοειδής (glēnoeidḗs, “socket like”), equivalent to From glene + -oid.

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences A shallow depression in a bone, especially in the scapula.

Derived terms: ectoglenoid, interglenoid, preglenoid, retroglenoid, supraglenoid

adj

Etymology From Ancient Greek γληνοειδής (glēnoeidḗs, “socket like”), equivalent to From glene + -oid.

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Of or pertaining to this depression.

Derived terms: ectoglenoid, glenoidal, glenoid cavity, glenoid fossa, glenoid labrum, infraglenoid, postglenoid

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