deltoid

deltoid /del·toid/ (del´toid)

1. triangular.

2. the deltoid muscle.

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del·toid (dltoid)

adj.

1. Of or relating to the deltoid muscle.

2. Triangular in shape or outline.

n.

The deltoid muscle.

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deltoid

[del′toid]

Etymology: Gk, delta, triangular, eidos, form

1 triangular.

2 pertaining to the deltoid muscle that covers the shoulder.

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deltoid

1. triangular.

2. the deltoid muscle.

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deltoid muscle

a lateral muscle of the shoulder, between the scapula and the humerus that helps flex the shoulder and abducts the arm. See also Table 13.