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humerus

Syllabification: (hu·mer·us)
Pronunciation: /ˈ(h)yo͞omərəs/

Definition of humerus

noun (plural humeri /-məˌrī/)

Anatomy
  • the bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulder and the elbow.
  • Entomology a structure in an insect involving, or in the region of, the front basal corners of the wings or wing cases.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin, 'shoulder'

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