anconeal
|an-co-ne-al|
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/ænˈkoʊniəl/
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/ænˈkəʊniəl/
relating to the elbow
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anconeal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ancon', where 'ancon' meant 'elbow'.
Historical Evolution
'ancon' transformed into the New Latin term 'anconeus' (referring to the muscle), and the adjective form 'anconeal' was created in English to describe things relating to the elbow or anconeus muscle.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of or relating to the elbow', and this meaning has remained specific to anatomical contexts in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the elbow or the anconeus muscle.
The anconeal process is a part of the ulna near the elbow joint.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/02 16:06