limb meaning
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limb Definition of limb. 1a : one of the projecting paired appendages (such as wings) of an animal body used especially for movement and grasping but sometimes modified into sensory or sexual organsb : a leg or arm of a human being combat soldiers who had lost limbs. 2 : a large primary branch of a tree.
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extremity Lookup another word in dictionary: Look Up! 21 Definitions for the word extremity: noun - an external body part that projects from the body, it is important to keep the extremities warm noun - that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso noun - the outermost or farthest region or point noun - the greatest or utmost degree, the extremity of despair
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- Full Definition of THIGH. 1. a: the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee b: the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured c: the femur of an insect.2.: something resembling or covering a thigh.: the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee b: the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured c: the femur of an insect.
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- The first structural barrier involving parties is the complexity of negotiations. Game theory and rational-choice theory assume that actors choose actions for a reason---actions are purposeful---and that the reason for any given action is to maximize utility.altz argued that a structural theory of politics eschews actor preferences and institutional organization, in favor of explanations that focus solely on the rules of the game. Any discussion of the structural barriers to agreement must be seen in a similar light.
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- Aligning the index arm along the limb of the sextant allows you to measure your latitude. limb nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. (of a corolla). extremidad nfnombre femenino: Sustantivo de genero género exclusivamente (femenino, mesa). Tabla the limb of the flower spread out from the corolla. tube
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trunk body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity. torso, trunk, body - the body excluding the head and neck and limbs; they moved their arms and legs and bodies.
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Primary Meanings of limb n one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper. a posterior appendage such as a leg or the homologous structure in other animals. the front limb (or the homologous structure in other animals, such as a flipper or wing)
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- Limb can refer to: 1  Limb (anatomy) , an appendage of a human or animal. 2  Limb Music, a record label. 3  Limb, in astronomy, the apparent border or edge of the disk of a celestial body (star, planet, etc.), as in lunar limb, limb darkening, atmospheric limb sounding, etc.4  See also: horizon. Limb, in a measuring instrument, the graduated edge of a circle or arc. 2  Limb, in botany, the border or upper spreading part of a sympetallous corolla, or of a petal or sepal. 3  Limbs, in archery, the upper and lower working parts of the bow, also see recurve bow.
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leg The definition of a leg is a part of the body used to stand and walk or a support at the bottom of a piece of furniture.
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- Synonyms of limb from the Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, with definitions, antonyms, and related words. Find a better way to say it. a major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant Synonyms: bough, branch…
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branch 1. Branch, bough, limb refer to divisions of a tree. Branch is general, meaning either a large or a small division. Bough refers only to the larger branches: a bough loaded with apples. A limb is a large primary division of a tree trunk or of a bough: to climb out on a limb.
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limb 1 One of the appendages of an animal, such as an arm of a starfish, the flipper of dolphins, or the arm and leg of a human, used for locomotion or grasping. The expanded tip of a plant organ, such as a petal or corolla lobe. The circumferential edge of the apparent disk of a celestial body.
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limbo limbo (uncountable) A dance played by taking turns crossing under a horizontal bar or stick. The stick is lowered with each round, and the game is won by the player who passes under the bar in the lowest position.
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Prosthetic limbs A prosthesis (also called a prosthetic limb, artificial limb, or limb replacement—though natural limbs are irreplaceable) is an artificially made substitute for a limb lost through a congenital defect (present at birth), accident, illness, or wartime injury.
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Synonyms and Antonyms for limb an autosomal recessive form of muscular dystrophy that appears anywhere from late childhood to middle age; characterized by progressive muscular weakness beginning either in the shoulder or pelvic girdle; usually progresses slowly with cardiopulmonary complications in the later stages.
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limb 2. the descending portion of an arterial pulse tracing; called also catacrotic limb. lower limb the limb of the body extending from the gluteal region to the foot; it is specialized for weight-bearing and locomotion. See also leg. pectoral limb the arm (upper limb), or a homologous part.esidual limb stump. thoracic limb pectoral limb. upper limb the limb of the body extending from the deltoid region to the hand; it is specialized for functions requiring great mobility, such as grasping and manipulating.
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limb limb. 1. member or extremity; one of the paired appendages of the body used in locomotion or grasping; in humans, an arm or leg with all its parts. 2. a structure or part resembling an arm or leg. anacrotic limb ascending l.(2).hantom limb the sensation, after amputation of a limb, that the absent part is still present; there may also be paresthesias, transient aches, and intermittent or continuous pain perceived as originating in the absent limb. residual limb stump.
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- arm is a part of the upperlimb the upper limb consists of the arm, forearm and hand arm is a part of the upperlimb the upper limb consists of the arm, forearm and hand.Edit.hare to: 1  The Five Major Parts of the Brain At its most basic, the brain controls the body. 2  The Invention of Prosthetic Limbs Prosthetic limbs form a major part of modern medicine.
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- What does limbo mean? Definitions for limbo ˈlɪm boʊ Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word limbo. Princeton's WordNet (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition:
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: hand (Noun). The part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals. hand (Noun). That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand; as, hand (Noun).
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LIMB arm (a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb). thigh (the part of the leg between the hip and the knee). leg (a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion).
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amputation the surgical removal of a part of the body, a limb, or part of a limb to treat recurrent infection or gangrene in peripheral vascular disease; to remove malignant tumors; and to treat severe trauma. The part is removed, and a shaped amputation flap is cut from muscular and cutaneous tissue to cover the end of the bone.
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- 1. The segment of the inferior limb between the knee and the ankle. 2. A structure resembling a leg. 3. Colloquially, the entire inferior limb. Synonyms: crus1. The definition information for leg is provided by Stedman's. You can search our medical dictionary here.
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The Different Parts of the Lower Extremity The lower extremity refers to the part of the body from the hip to the toes. It includes the hip, knee, and ankle joints, muscles, and bones. The lower extremity refers to the part of the body from the hip to the toes. The lower extremity includes the hip, knee, and ankle joints, and the bones of the thigh, leg, and foot. Many people refer to the lower extremity as the leg. In fact, the leg is the part of the body between the knee and ankle joints. The proper way to describe the lower limb is the lower extremity. This may seem like a minor detail.
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limb 1 a part or member of an animal body distinct from the head and trunk, as a leg, arm, or wing: the lower limbs; artificial limbs. 2. a large or main branch of a tree. 3. a projecting part or member: the four limbs of a cross.
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leg noun. A woman's legs. A woman's legs. The definition of a leg is a part of the body used to stand and walk or a support at the bottom of a piece of furniture.1  An example of leg is the part of the body that humans move to walk.oun. A woman's legs. A woman's legs. The definition of a leg is a part of the body used to stand and walk or a support at the bottom of a piece of furniture.