Glene
/ɡliːn/noun
An anatomical cavity or socket, especially the socket of a joint.
Did you know?Glene comes from Ancient Greek γλήνη, which could mean a joint socket or even an eyeball—linking anatomy to the ancient image of a rounded, shining hollow.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
γλήνη (glḗnē)
“A socket, cavity, or eyeball”
Hellenistic Greek
Greek
glḗnē
“The socket or hollow part of a joint”
Classical Latin
Latin
glēna
“A joint socket or cavity”
Middle English
English
glene
“An anatomical hollow or socket”
17th Century
English
glene
“A cavity, especially one receiving the rounded end of a bone”
Modern Medical English
English
glene
“A socket-like anatomical cavity, chiefly encountered in historical or specialized terminology”
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