radiale

noun

ra·​di·​ale
ˌrādēˈa(ˌ)lē,
-ˈā(-,
-ˈä(-
plural radialia
-lēə
1
a
: a bone or cartilage of the carpus that articulates with the radius
specifically : the navicular in man
b
: a bone in the carpus of a bird made up of the radiale fused with either the intermedium or the centrale
2
: a radial plate of a crinoid
3
: a bone or cartilage distal to the basale and directly supporting a ray in a fish's fin
also : actinost

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Medieval Latin, neuter singular of radialis radial

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“Radiale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiale. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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