deltoid |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm | |
| Synonyms: | musculus_deltoideus deltoid_muscle | |
| Related terms: | skeletal_muscle rotator_cuff | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (botany) of a leaf shape; suggesting a capital delta, with a point at the apex | |
| Related terms: | simple | |
