mastoidohumeralis

noun

mas·​toi·​do·​hu·​mer·​a·​lis
maˈstȯidōˌhyüməˈralə̇s,
-rāl-,
-räl-
plural -es
: a long superficial muscle connecting the mastoid process and humerus in many quadruped mammals

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from mastoido- (from mastoides) + humeralis humeral, from humerus + Latin -alis -al

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“Mastoidohumeralis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mastoidohumeralis. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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