glenoid

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek [Term?] γληνοειδής (glēnoeidḗs, socket like), from glene +‎ -oid

Noun

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glenoid (plural glenoids)

  1. (anatomy) A shallow depression in a bone, especially in the scapula.

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Adjective

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glenoid (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to this depression.

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Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French glénoïde.

Adjective

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glenoid m or n (feminine singular glenoidă, masculine plural glenoizi, feminine and neuter plural glenoide)

  1. glenoid

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