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Definition of Radius

1. Noun. The length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere.

2. Noun. A straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere).

3. Noun. A circular region whose area is indicated by the length of its radius. "They located it within a radius of 2 miles"

4. Noun. The outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm.

5. Noun. Support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim.

Definition of Radius

1. n. A right line drawn or extending from the center of a circle to the periphery; the semidiameter of a circle or sphere.

Definition of Radius

1. a straight line from the center of a circle to the circumference [n -DII or -DIUSES]

Medical Definition of Radius

1. One of two bones which constitute the forearm. The largest portion of the radius is at the wrist joint where it articulates with the carpal bones of the hand. Above, the radius articulates with the humerus at the elbow joint. Bony injury (fracture) to the radius occurs most commonly at the wrist. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Radius

radio transmitter radio wave radio wave radio waves radisectomy radish radish radishes radish plant radium

radium radiums radium beam therapy radium therapy radius (current term) radius (current term) radiuses radius fixus radius of curvature radius vector

radius vector radix radix radixes radixin radix anterior radix arcus vertebrae radix brevis ganglii ciliaris radix clinica radix cochlearis

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