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ra·di·ale \ˌrādēˈa(ˌ)lē, -ˈā(-, -ˈä(-\ noun (plural radi·alia \-_lēə\) Etymology: New Latin, from Medieval Latin, neuter singular of radialis radial 1. a. : a bone or cartilage of the carpus that articulates with the radius; specifically : the navicular in man b. : a bone in the carpus of a bird made up of the radiale fused with either the intermedium or the centrale 2. : a radial plate of a crinoid 3. : a bone or cartilage distal to the basale and directly supporting a ray in a fish's fin; also : actinost |