labrum

noun la·brum \ ˈlā-brəm \

Updated on: 26 Apr 2018

Definition of labrum

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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Recent Examples of labrum from the Web

Isaiah Thomas doesn't regret playing through his torn labrum for a very personal reason.

— tania ganguli, latimes.com, "Lakers! With or without superstar additions, the Lakers are poised to become a playoff team next year," 19 Apr. 2018
But Morris’ ascension as one of Bloom’s long line of elite jumpers came to a screeching halt early in 2017 when she was diagnosed with a hip labrum tear.

— steve soucie, Daily Southtown, "More to come from Hannah Morris: Minnesota recruit getting back into top form for Bloom," 16 Apr. 2018
The left elbow — and forearm, labrum, rotator cuff and all other body parts needed to throw a baseball — felt fine for every pitch during spring training.

— jeff wilson, star-telegram, "Perez wins 2018 debut, hopes to give Rangers 'what they've been waiting for' | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 5 Apr. 2018
Thomas originally tore the labrum in his right hip in March 2017.

— tania ganguli, latimes.com, "Lakers' Isaiah Thomas begins rehab after hip surgery," 5 Apr. 2018
Veteran defensive end Julius Peppers and All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly both had offseason shoulder surgery to repair torn labrums in their right shoulders.

— charlotteobserver, "Panthers’ Ron Rivera offers injury updates on Julius Peppers, Luke Kuechly, Curtis Samuel | Charlotte Observer," 27 Mar. 2018
The now 20-year-old Forest Grove resident is still going to physical therapy after the April 2016 crash resulted in a broken jaw, arm, dislocated shoulder and torn shoulder labrum.

— everton bailey jr., OregonLive.com, "'Suspicious' death at Forest Grove apartments under police investigation," 20 Mar. 2018
Souza needed surgery in September 2016 to clean up labrum damage to his left hip.

— nick piecoro, azcentral, "Diamondbacks' Steven Souza looking to trim back on strikeouts," 19 Mar. 2018
The Knicks were again without guard Ron Baker, who will be out indefinitely after a magnetic resonance imaging examination showed a dislocation and torn labrum of his right shoulder.

— the associated press, New York Times, "Knicks Dealt 30-Point Loss by Short-Handed Celtics," 1 Feb. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of labrum

New Latin, from Latin, lip, edge — more at lip

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First Known Use: 1578

in the meaning defined at sense 2

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labrum

noun la·brum \ ˈlā-brəm \

medical Definition of labrum

plural labra play \-brə\

1 : an upper or anterior mouthpart of an arthropod consisting of a single median piece in front of or above the mandibles

2 : a fibrous ring of cartilage attached to the rim of a joint: as

a : glenoid labrum

b : acetabular labrum

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