antecubital

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/ˌæntiˈkjuːbɪtəl/

adjective
Related to the front of the elbow

antecubital in a sentence

  • “The nurse checked the antecubital area for veins.”
  • “The nurse palpated the antecubital region for a suitable vein.”
  • “A blood sample was drawn from the antecubital crease for testing.”

What does “antecubital” mean?

antecubital (adjective) means related to the front of the elbow. It is pronounced /ˌæntiˈkjuːbɪtəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "antecubital" mean?
antecubital (adjective) means: Related to the front of the elbow
How do you pronounce "antecubital"?
"antecubital" is pronounced /ˌæntiˈkjuːbɪtəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "antecubital" in a sentence?
Here is "antecubital" used in a sentence: The nurse checked the antecubital area for veins.

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