radial
5
6.8
- adjective
- /ˈreɪdiəl/
- Specialized
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del radio
- The superficial radial nerve branches were identified and protected throughout the surgery.
- radial fracture
- radial head
- radial neck
Examples
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Fractures of the radial head result from a fall on an outstretched hand.
Academic text (2007) -
If the radial artery pulse is normal or the motion scale is normal, then the score is 1.
Academic text (2018) -
The patient is asked to perform a "thumbs up" sign to confirm radial nerve function.
Academic text (2006) -
Still no radial pulse.
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The brachial and/or radial pulse should be assessed to ensure that there is no vascular injury.
Academic text (2006) -
When the radius is severely crushed and radial shortening is severe, open reduction and internal fixation is usually indicated.
Academic text (2003) -
Most nonarticular distal radial fractures can be treated successfully with nonoperative treatment.
Academic text (2003) -
Resting heart rate was measured manually at the radial artery site (i.e., wrist) for a period of 60 seconds.
Academic text (1997) -
The doctor examined the radial pulse to check the patient's heart rate.
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After the injury, she felt pain radiating from her elbow to the radial area of her forearm.
Synonyms
By the thumb side of the forearm and wrist
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
1
5.3
A blood vessel that runs down the forearm to the wrist and is used to feel the pulse
- Specialized
1
6.6
A large nerve running down the arm that makes wrist and finger muscles straighten
- Specialized
1
6.0
Parts arranged around a central point so many cuts make identical sections
- Specialized
1
4.1
A car tire with strong cords that run across it to give a smoother ride
- Specialized
A motor with cylinders arranged in a circle around a central hub used in aircraft
- Archaic
Surgery that makes cuts in the clear front of the eye to change its shape and improve near vision
- Specialized
A tire for cars with strong layers running across it to give a smoother, longer lasting ride
- Specialized
A tire with layers running across it at right angles, giving longer tread life and flexible sides
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Radial comes from the Latin radius, which is also the name of the forearm bone. People used the same word because the bone runs like a straight 'spoke' from the elbow, so radial means 'near the radius' of the arm.