bicipital

[ bahy-sip-i-tl ]

adjective

1. having two heads; two-headed.
2. Anatomy. pertaining to the biceps. biceps.

bicipital

/ baɪˈsɪpɪtəl /

adjective

1. having two heads
2. of or relating to a biceps muscle

Word History and Origins

Origin of bicipital¹

1640–50; < Latin bicipit- (stem of biceps ) biceps + -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of bicipital¹

C17: see biceps , -al ¹

Example Sentences

Dividing into two parts at one extremity; having two heads or two supports; as, a bicipital tree.

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Its tendon, which is highly developed in the solipeds, occupies the bicipital groove.

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“I shall come here—some other time,” she gasped, and it thrilled her to believe that Fitzroy understood, though he had heard no word of quadruped fowl or bicipital monster.

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It corresponds almost exactly to the bicipital groove, and has the advantage of avoiding the great vessels and nerves.

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Chronic inflammation of the bicipital bursa is occasionally met with wherein both members are affected.

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