deltoid
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Etymology
From Latin deltoideus, which was in turn from Ancient Greek adjective δελτοειδής (deltoeidḗs). See also: δέλτα (délta), the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.
Pronunciation
Noun
deltoid (plural deltoids)
- (anatomy) The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
- Synonym: (slang) delt
- (anatomy) The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.
- (geometry) A kite (quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end).
- (geometry) A deltoid curve (hypocycloid with three cusps).
Derived terms
Translations
triangular muscle on the human shoulder
triangular ligament on the human ankle
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Adjective
deltoid (not comparable)
- In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
- Of or pertaining to the deltoid muscle.
Derived terms
Translations
in the shape of Δ — see triangular
of or connected with deltoid muscle
botany: of triangular shape
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