cubital

American

[kyoo-bi-tl] / ˈkju bɪ tl /

adjective

Anatomy, Zoology. pertaining to, involving, or situated near the cubitus.

noun

Ornithology Now Rare. a secondary feather.

cubital British

/ ˈkjuːbɪtəl /

adjective

of or relating to the forearm

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Other Word Forms

postcubital

adjective

Etymology

Origin of cubital

1375–1425 for an earlier sense; late Middle English < Latin cubitālis. See cubit, -al ¹

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cubital

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

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

The median cubital vein is the most common site for drawing venous blood in humans.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

Cubitus, when it refers to a vein and cubital in a cell.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith

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