radiale
/ˌreɪdɪˈeɪli/Zoology
noun
1A radial plate in an echinoderm; = radial. Usually in plural Now rare.
2The carpal bone which lies on the radial side at the base of the carpus in the tetrapod forelimb (in humans and other mammals called the scaphoid).
3Any of the rays in a fish's fin; = radial. Usually in plural.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From post-classical Latin radiale, neuter singular of radialis.
- radial sawed
- radial sawn
- radial sector
- radial shield
- radial symmetry
- radial vein
- radial velocity
- radian
- radiance
- radiancy
- radiant
- radiant efficiency
- radiant energy
- radiant flux
- electrology
- electroluminescence
- electroluminescent
- electrolysable
- electrolysation
- electrolyse
- electrolyser
- electrolysis
- electrolyte
- electrolytic
- electrolytical