Deltoideus

Origin

deltoid + -eus. From Ancient Greek adjective δελτοειδής. See also: δέλτα (delta) the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.

Full definition of deltoideus

Adjective

1. Like a triangle, triangular.

Noun

1. Short for deltoideus muscle much as deltoid is used as short for deltoid muscle.

Derived terms

• deltoid, deltoids
• delt, delts