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deltoid

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  • IPA /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/

Noun

deltoid noun

  1. The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
  2. The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.

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Adjective

deltoid adjective

  1. In the shape of the upper case Greek letter delta Δ; triangular.
  2. Of, or connected with the deltoid muscle
  3. (of leaves) Of a triangular or roughly triangular shape and attached to the stem via the side.

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