acromion
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1605–15; < Neo-Latin < Greek akrṓmion, equivalent to akro- acro- + ṓm(os) shoulder + -ion noun suffix
1605–15; < Neo-Latin < Greek akrṓmion, equivalent to akro- acro- + ṓm(os) shoulder + -ion noun suffix
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a·cro·mi·al, adjective
sub·a·cro·mi·al, adjective
su·per·a·cro·mi·al, adjective
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| —n , pl -mia | |
| the outermost edge of the spine of the shoulder blade | |
| [C17: New Latin, from Greek akrōmion the point of the shoulder, from | |
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acromion a·cro·mi·on (ə-krō'mē-ŏn', -ən)
n.
The outer end of the scapula, extending over the shoulder joint and forming the highest point of the shoulder, to which the collarbone is attached. Also called acromial process.
a·cro'mi·al adj.
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Patients with evidence of a lateral down sloping acromion.
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