deltoid

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/

Noun

deltoid (plural deltoids)

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

Synonyms

• (muscle) delt (slang)

Translations

• French: deltoïde
• Spanish: (músculo) deltoides

Adjective

deltoid (not comparable)

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

Translations

• French: deltoïde
• Spanish: deltoides, deltoideo

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