brachial

Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia.

bra·chi·al

(brā′kē-əl, brăk′ē-)

adj.

Of, relating to, or resembling the arm or a similar or homologous part, such as the foreleg, wing, or other forelimb of a vertebrate: the brachial artery.

[From Latin brācchiālis, from brācchium, arm; see brachium.]

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

brachial

(ˈbreɪkɪəl; ˈbræk-)

adj

(Anatomy) of or relating to the arm or to an armlike part or structure

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

bra•chi•al

(ˈbreɪ ki əl, ˈbræk i-)
adj.

1. belonging or pertaining to the arm, foreleg, wing, or pectoral fin of a vertebrate.

2. armlike, as an appendage.

[1570–80; < Latin brāchiālis. See brachium, -al¹]

bra·chi·al

(brā′kē-əl)

Relating to or resembling the arm or a similar part.

The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary, Second Edition. Copyright © 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Switch to new thesaurus

Adj.

brachial - of or relating to an arm; "brachial artery"

Translations

brachial

brach·i·al

a. braquial, rel. al brazo;

___ artery → arteria braquial;

___ plexus → plexo ___;

___ veins → venas ___ -es o del brazo.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

brachial

adj braquial

References in periodicals archive ?

During the course, it passes in front of the scalene anterior muscle, the phrenic nerve, the third part of the subclavian artery and the primary cords of the brachial plexus sequentially.

A Rare Variation of Suprascapular Artery Originated from the Axillary Artery/Una Rara Variacion de la Arteria Supraescapular Originada de la Arteria Axilar

Measurement of the ankle brachial index with a non-mercury sphygmomanometer in diabetic patients: a concordance study.

Comparison of ankle-brachial index (ABI) measured by an automated oscillometric apparatus with that by standard hand-held doppler in patients with Type-2 diabetes

To prepare the scientific statement, Sanjay Misra, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and colleagues reviewed the strengths and limitations of current imaging techniques, including the ankle-brachial index, toe brachial index, toe systolic pressure, transcutaneous oximetry, and skin perfusion pressure as well as the use of laser Doppler and speckle imaging devices.

Perfusion Assessment Key for Critical Limb Ischemia Diagnosis; Emerging technologies may improve diagnosis and management for critical limb ischemia

Keywords: Brachial diplegia, "Man-In-The Barrel" syndrome, Recurrent microtrauma.

Man-In-The-Barrel Syndrome: Acute bilateral brachial plexopathy after recurrent microtrauma

Supraclavicular brachial plexus block and inter scalene block provide anaesthesia for almost all upper limb surgeries.

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF UPPER LIMB BLOCKS GIVEN WITH THE HELP OF USG MACHINE (USG GUIDED) AND CONVENTIONAL METHOD

Although the effect of 6-week yoga exercises and meditation on brachial artery reactivity is documented in a study on cardiovascular disease patients, the effect of breathing exercises alone on vascular parameter in hypertensive patients is so for not studied.

Impact of alternate nostril breathing exercises on vascular parameters in hypertensive patients - An interventional study

Kingsland of Dempsey & Kingsland said that while not prohibited by the standard of care, placement of arterial lines in the brachial artery is considered risky because the arteries in the wrist and hand rely entirely on the brachial artery for circulation.

Patient settles with hospital after hand damage

Approved to assist young adults suffering from any disease or injury leaving them with a paralyzed or weakened arm, MyoPro is restoring motion and functionality to adolescents with conditions such as cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injury, and more.

Myomo announces first adolescent patients to be fitted with MyoPro

Objective: To determine frequency of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) using ankle brachial index and its various risk factors in Pakistani patients.

FREQUENCY OF PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE IN HIGH RISK TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS USING ANKLE-BRACHIAL INDEX AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH THE RISK FACTORS AMONG PATIENTS PRESENTING IN JINNAH HOSPITAL, LAHORE

Schwannomas rarely affect brachial plexus, accounting for approximately 5% of all cases of schwannomas (5,6).

BRACHIAL PLEXUS SCHWANNOMA - CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW/SVANOM BRAHIJALNOG PLEKSUSA - PRIKAZ SLUCAJA I PREGLED LITERATURE

MRI studies and surgical findings confirmed brachial plexus rupture and avulsion at C5-C7.