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deltoideus

deltoideus

9.6
Having a triangular shape like the Greek letter delta
  • adjective
  • /ˌdɛl.tɔɪˈdi.əs/
  • Specialized
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  • The leaf was described as deltoideus due to its broad, triangular shape.

Examples

  • The species was named for its deltoideus petals, which resemble the Greek letter delta.

  • In anatomy, the term deltoideus refers to a triangular shape.

  • In anatomy, the deltoideus muscle covers the shoulder and is roughly triangular.

  • Can you identify the deltoideus shape in this diagram?

  • The leaf was described as deltoideus due to its broad, triangular shape.

  • In anatomy, the deltoideus muscle covers the shoulder and is roughly triangular.

  • The species was named for its deltoideus petals, which resemble the Greek letter delta.

Synonyms

triangular
vsdeltoideus
23 2.7

A shape with three straight sides and three angles

is used more in scientific or anatomical language for that three-sided form
deltoid
vsdeltoideus
1 7.0

Triangular in shape with a pointed top

is mainly used in scientific or anatomical contexts for the same three-sided form

Compounds

musculus deltoideus
  • Specialized
6.2

A large triangular muscle on the shoulder that lifts and moves the arm

Surface Forms

deltoideus positive

Morphology

deltoideus = deltoid (semi-transparent) = delta + oid + eus

The term 'deltoideus' is a specialized anatomical term derived from 'deltoid', with the suffix '-eus' indicating a specific form or relation.

Etymology

Deltoideus comes from the Greek letter delta ('triangle') and the ending -oid meaning 'like'. So deltoideus means 'like a triangle', which is why we use it for leaves or shapes that are triangular.