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Skeleton of Human torso and scapula, showing coracoid process
 
Diagram of the pectoral region of a Cretaceous bird-like dinosaur, showing the coracoid bone (marked "co") attached to the scapula (marked "sc") and sternum (marked "st")

Etymology edit

From Latin corax +‎ -oid.

Noun edit

coracoid (plural coracoids)

  1. (anatomy) Part of the scapula that projects towards the sternum in mammals; the coracoid process
  2. (anatomy) A small bone linking the scapula and sternum in birds, reptiles and some other vertebrates
    Synonym: coracoideum

Adjective edit

coracoid (not comparable)

  1. hooked like the beak of a crow
  2. Relating to the coracoid process

Derived terms edit

Romanian edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from French coracoïde.

Adjective edit

coracoid m or n (feminine singular coracoidă, masculine plural coracoizi, feminine and neuter plural coracoide)

  1. coracoid

Declension edit