noun
- Plural of labrum; a ring of cartilage that deepens a joint socket, especially in the shoulder or hip.
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The surgeon repaired the torn labrums in both of the patient's shoulders.
- Labral tears can affect the labrums in athletes who perform repetitive overhead movements.
- MRI imaging revealed damage to the hip labrums.
- Physical therapy helped strengthen the muscles around the labrums to improve stability.