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brachial Definition

bra·chial (brākē əl, brakē-)

adjective

  1. of or like an arm
  2. of an armlike part, as a wing or fin

Etymology: L brachialis < brachium: see brace

brachial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • plexus: This causes tension on the brachial plexus which may stretch or rupture the nerves.
  • artery: Blood can also be collected from the brachial artery in your elbow or the femoral artery in your groin.
  • injury: Complete brachial plexus injury may be caused by excessive traction or force being applied to the baby's head during labor.
  • index: High compression therapy is currently recommended for all patients with an ankle to brachial pressure index ( ABPI ) greater than 0.8.
  • block: For most nerve blocks, for instance axillary brachial plexus block, we just do not know the incidence of long term nerve problems.
  • pressure: The systolic brachial blood pressure is measured in both arms by using the Doppler probe.

Browse dictionary entries near brachial

  1. brach
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  3. bracer
  4. bracelet
  5. brace oneself
  6. brace and bit
  7. brace
  8. brabble
  9. Brabant
  10. bra
  1. brachiate
  2. brachio-
  3. brachiopod
  4. brachiosaur
  5. brachium
  6. brachy-
  7. brachycephalic
  8. brachycranial
  9. brachydactylic
  10. brachylogy