cubital

American  

[kyoo-bi-tl] / ˈkyu bɪ tl /

adjective

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

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noun

1. Ornithology Now Rare. a secondary feather.

cubital British  

/ ˈkjuːbɪtəl /

adjective

1. 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

Example Sentences

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

Brachial veins: of primaries in Hymenoptera, originate at base, run parallel to inner edge toward anal angle; often connected with the cubital cellules by means of recurrent venules.

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