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glenoid

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɡliːnɔɪd/
  • /ˈɡlɛnɔɪd/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to this depression.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A shallow depression in a bone, especially in the scapula.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γληνοειδής (glēnoeidḗs, “socket like”), equivalent to From glene + -oid.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: glena — shallow depression in a bone
  • French: glène — shallow depression in a bone
  • Ido: glenoido — shallow depression in a bone
  • Spanish: glena — shallow depression in a bone