cubital
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of cubital
1375–1425 for an earlier sense; late Middle English < Latin cubitālis. See cubit, -al 1
Example Sentences
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I was diagnosed with a nerve condition a few years ago: cubital tunnel syndrome.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2017
She had surgery on her right hand and elbow three weeks ago to help relieve carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndromes.
From Washington Times • Feb. 20, 2016
The median cubital vein is the most common site for drawing venous blood in humans.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
As the basilic vein reaches the antecubital region, it gives off a branch called the median cubital vein that crosses at an angle to join the cephalic vein.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
There are several curved median and cubital nervures and a single anal, but few cross nervures or areolets.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various
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