glenoid

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

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡliːnɔɪd/, /ˈɡlɛnɔɪd/

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glenoid (plural glenoids)

1. (anatomy) A shallow depression in a bone, especially in the scapula.

glenoid (not comparable)

1. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to this depression.

• doeling, on-glide, onglide

Borrowed from French glénoïde.

glenoid m or n (feminine singular glenoidă, masculine plural glenoizi, feminine and neuter plural glenoide)

1. glenoid