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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A shallow depression in a bone, especially in the scapula.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to this depression. not-comparable

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γληνοειδής (glēnoeidḗs, “socket like”), equivalent to From glene + -oid.

Related phrases

glenoid cavityglenoid fossaglenoid labrum

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