Brachial

/ˈbreɪkiəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affecting the arm or arms, especially used in anatomical and medical descriptions.

Etymology

From Latin 'brachialis,' derived from 'brachium' (arm) + Latin adjective suffix '-alis.' This term became standardized in medical Latin and appears in anatomical texts since the medieval period.

Kelly Says

The brachial artery is the main blood vessel in your upper arm, and doctors check your blood pressure on your brachial artery—it's one of the most important vessels in your body.

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