acromiosternal
|a-cro-mi-o-ster-nal|
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/əˌkroʊ.mi.oʊˈstɜr.nəl/
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/əˌkrəʊ.mi.əʊˈstɜː.nəl/
shoulder-chest connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acromiosternal' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'tip' and 'sternon' meaning 'chest'.
Historical Evolution
'akron' and 'sternon' combined in medical terminology to form 'acromiosternal', referring to the anatomical connection.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the anatomical parts, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the acromion and the sternum, typically referring to the joint or connection between these two parts of the body.
The acromiosternal joint is crucial for shoulder movement.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 04:36