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Olecranon etymology

English

English word olecranon comes from Ancient Greek κρανίον, Ancient Greek ὠλένη

Detailed word origin of olecranon

Dictionary entry Language Definition
κρανίον Ancient Greek (grc)
ὠλένη Ancient Greek (grc)
olecranon English (en) (anatomy) The bony process at the top of the ulna forming the point of the elbow.