1
: an upper or anterior mouthpart of an arthropod consisting of a single median piece in front of or above the mandibles
2
: a ring of fibrous cartilage forming the margin of the shallow cavity of the upper part of the scapula by which the humerus articulates with the shoulder girdle
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But unbeknownst to anyone, Annett was playing with a torn labrum.
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Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Carter missed summer league, training camp and the start of his rookie season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder in July 2024.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The collision resulted in a torn labrum and dislocated shoulder for the 22-year-old wideout, keeping him off the field for the Chiefs' next two games.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Of significance for the NHL roster is Braden Schneider, who’s recovering from surgery on his right labrum.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2025
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Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Carter missed summer league, training camp and the start of his rookie season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder in July 2024.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The collision resulted in a torn labrum and dislocated shoulder for the 22-year-old wideout, keeping him off the field for the Chiefs' next two games.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Of significance for the NHL roster is Braden Schneider, who’s recovering from surgery on his right labrum.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Labrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labrum. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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labrum
noun
la·brum
ˈlā-brəm 
: the upper mouthpart of an arthropod in front of or above the mandibles
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