humeral

adjective

hu·​mer·​al ˈhyü-mə-rəl How to pronounce humeral (audio)
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
humeral noun

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When the humeral head is back in place, these structures can heal in a loose or stretched position that may increase the risk of future episodes of subluxation or dislocation. — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024 Similar to a golf ball resting on a golf tee, only a small portion of the humeral head makes contact with the glenoid fossa at any time. — Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 28 July 2024

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1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of humeral was in 1615

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humeral

adjective
hu·​mer·​al ˈhyüm-(ə-)rəl How to pronounce humeral (audio)
: of, relating to, or situated in the region of the humerus or shoulder
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