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a⋅cro⋅mi⋅on

  [uh-kroh-mee-uhn]
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–noun, plural -mi⋅a  [-mee-uh] . Anatomy.
the outward end of the spine of the scapula or shoulder blade.

Origin:
1605–15; < NL < Gk akrmion, equiv. to akro- acro- + m(os) shoulder + -ion n. suffix

Related forms:
a⋅cro⋅mi⋅al, adjective
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a·cro·mi·on   (ə-krō'mē-ən)   
n.   pl. a·cro·mi·a (mē-ə)
The outer end of the scapula to which the collarbone is attached.

[New Latin acrōmion, from Greek akrōmion : akros, extreme; see ak- in Indo-European roots + ōmos, shoulder.]
a·cro'mi·al adj.
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Main Entry: acro·mi·on
Pronunciation: &-'krO-mE-"än, -&n
Function: noun
: the outer end of the spine of the scapula that protectsthe glenoid cavity, forms the outer angle of the shoulder, and articulates with the clavicle called also acromial process, acromion process
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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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