radius
Pronunciation: rā′dē-ŭs, rā′dē-ī
Definition:
- The lateral and shorter of the two bones of the forearm.
- A straight line passing from the center to the periphery of a circle.
Synonym(s): radio-3
[L. spoke of a wheel, rod, ray]
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