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humeral

Syllabification: (hu·mer·al)
Pronunciation: /ˈ(h)yo͞omərəl/
Definition of humeral

adjective

[attributive]
  • 1of or relating to the humerus of a human or other vertebrate:a humeral fracture
  • Entomology of, relating to, or in the region of the humerus on the wing of an insect:a humeral lobe
  • 2(in Catholic use) denoting a plain vestment worn around the shoulders when administering the sacrament.

Origin:

late 16th century: from French, or from late Latin humeralis, from Latin humerus (see humerus)

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