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deltoidal

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del⋅toi⋅dal

  [del-toid-l]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to a river delta.
2. deltoid (def. 3).
Origin:
1830–40; deltoid + -al 1

del⋅toid

  [del-toid]
–noun
1. Anatomy. a large, triangular muscle covering the joint of the shoulder, the action of which raises the arm away from the side of the body.
–adjective
2. Anatomy. pertaining to or involving the deltoid.
3. Also, deltoidal. in the shape of a Greek capital delta (Δ); triangular.
Origin:
1675–85; < Gk deltoeids delta-shaped, equiv. to délt(a) delta + -oeidēs -oid
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Main Entry: 2deltoid
Function: adjective
: relating to, associated with, or supplying the deltoid deltoid branch of the thoracoacromialartery> <deltoid fascia>
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deltoid del·toid (děl'toid')
adj.

  1. Of or relating to the deltoid muscle.

  2. Triangular in shape or outline.

n.
The deltoid muscle.

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