perihumer
A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.
Exemplos
3 de 5The athlete felt a sharp, localized pain in the perihumer after completing the heavy lifting set.
The athlete felt a sharp, localized pain in the perihumer after completing the heavy lifting set.
Radiological imaging revealed significant soft-tissue calcification within the perihumer following the fracture.
Radiological imaging revealed significant soft-tissue calcification within the perihumer following the fracture.
My perihumer is still really sore from that rotator cuff workout we did yesterday.
My perihumer is still really sore from that rotator cuff workout we did yesterday.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Perimeter' (around) + 'Humerus' (arm bone). The perihumer is the perimeter of your humerus.
Quiz rápido
The surgeon noted that the inflammation had spread from the joint to the surrounding ________.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: perihumer
Exemplos
The athlete felt a sharp, localized pain in the perihumer after completing the heavy lifting set.
everydayThe athlete felt a sharp, localized pain in the perihumer after completing the heavy lifting set.
Radiological imaging revealed significant soft-tissue calcification within the perihumer following the fracture.
formalRadiological imaging revealed significant soft-tissue calcification within the perihumer following the fracture.
My perihumer is still really sore from that rotator cuff workout we did yesterday.
informalMy perihumer is still really sore from that rotator cuff workout we did yesterday.
The study focuses on the density of connective tissues in the perihumer region among elite swimmers.
academicThe study focuses on the density of connective tissues in the perihumer region among elite swimmers.
The medical device company is launching a new perihumer stabilizing sleeve designed for post-operative care.
businessThe medical device company is launching a new perihumer stabilizing sleeve designed for post-operative care.
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Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
deep perihumer pain
deep perihumer pain
perihumer alignment
perihumer alignment
perihumer support brace
perihumer support brace
Frequentemente confundido com
Perihumeral is the adjective form used to describe things, while perihumer is the noun referring to the area itself.
The humerus is the actual bone, whereas the perihumer includes the tissues and space surrounding that bone.
Notas de uso
This word is highly specialized and is most likely to be found in medical journals, orthopedic textbooks, or specific standardized tests for health professionals. In general English, speakers would more likely say 'around the upper arm' or 'shoulder area.'
Erros comuns
Learners often mistake this for a bone rather than an anatomical region. Additionally, many confuse it with 'perfumer' due to similar spelling despite the vastly different meanings.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Perimeter' (around) + 'Humerus' (arm bone). The perihumer is the perimeter of your humerus.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek prefix 'peri-' meaning 'around' and the Latin 'humerus' meaning 'shoulder or upper arm bone.'
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The surgeon noted that the inflammation had spread from the joint to the surrounding ________.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: perihumer
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