Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: oleate
Next word: olefiant
Definition of: olecranon
(ō·lek′rə·non, ō′lə·krā′non) noun Anat.
The curved process of the ulnar bone, marking its juncture with the humerus; the point of the elbow. [<Gk. ōlekranon, contraction of ōlenokranon head or point of the elbow <ōlenē elbow + kranion head, skull]
—o·lec′ra·nal adjective
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: