antecubital

adjective

Meaning

Situated in front of the elbow, specifically referring to the inner bend of the arm.

Examples

Medical professionals frequently use the antecubital vein for intravenous injections.
A bruise appeared in the antecubital area after the blood test.

Synonyms: inner elbow, bend of the arm, cubital fossa

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antecubital

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌæntiˈkjuːbɪtəl/

Definition

Situated in front of the elbow, specifically referring to the inner bend of the arm.

Examples

Medical professionals frequently use the antecubital vein for intravenous injections.
A bruise appeared in the antecubital area after the blood test.

Synonyms of antecubital

Words with a similar meaning to antecubital:

inner elbow
bend of the arm
cubital fossa

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