Complete Definition of "deltoid"

English
Etymology
The Greek adjective δελ�οειδή�.

Noun
en-noun

  1. The w:deltoid muscle|deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.

Adjective
en-adj|-

  1. In the shape of the upper case Greek letter delta �; triangular.
  2. Of, or connected with the w:deltoid muscle|deltoid muscle
  3. botany|of leaves Of a triangular or roughly triangular shape and attached to the stem via the side.

Derived terms
obdeltoid

Category:Anatomy
Category:Greek derivations

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io:deltoid
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