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humeral

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hu⋅mer⋅al

  [hyoo-mer-uhl or, often, yoo-]
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–adjective
1. Anatomy, Zoology. of or pertaining to the humerus or brachium.
2. of or pertaining to the shoulder.
Origin:
1605–15; < L (h)umer(us) humerus + -al 1 ; cf. LL (h)umerāle shoulder covering, cape
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hu·mer·al   (hyōō'mər-əl)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or located in the region of the humerus or the shoulder.

  2. Relating to or being a body part analogous to the humerus.

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Main Entry: hu·mer·al
Pronunciation: 'hyüm-(&-)r&l
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or situated in the region of the humerusor shoulder
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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humeral hu·mer·al (hy&oomacr;'mər-əl)
adj.

  1. Of, relating to, or located in the region of the humerus or the shoulder.

  2. Relating to or being a body part analogous to the humerus.

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