acromion noun. [ǝ'krǝʊmɪǝn] L16.
[Greek akrōmion, formed as ACRO- + ōmos shoulder.]
Anatomy. The lateral extremity of the posterior projection or spine of the upper part of the shoulder-blade. Also acromion process.

■ acromial adjective of or pertaining to the acromion M19.

■ acromiocla'vicular adjective of or pertaining to the articulation of the acromion and the lateral end of the clavicle M19.

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