1
: an upper or anterior mouthpart of an arthropod consisting of a single median piece in front of or above the mandibles
2
: a ring of fibrous cartilage forming the margin of the shallow cavity of the upper part of the scapula by which the humerus articulates with the shoulder girdle
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Ohtani’s recovery for shoulder labrum surgery, following his injury in Game 2 of the World Series, will be more involved.
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Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2025
Sanders had labrum surgery in the fall of 2023 and worked through a foot injury earlier this season but managed a few throwback performances (including vs. LSU and Texas A&M).
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Ohtani tore the labrum in his left shoulder trying to steal second base during the World Series and has been spending the offseason rehabbing from surgery.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Last season, Minter was effective until undergoing labrum surgery, but the underlying numbers were concerning.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2025
Sanders had labrum surgery in the fall of 2023 and worked through a foot injury earlier this season but managed a few throwback performances (including vs. LSU and Texas A&M).
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Ohtani tore the labrum in his left shoulder trying to steal second base during the World Series and has been spending the offseason rehabbing from surgery.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Last season, Minter was effective until undergoing labrum surgery, but the underlying numbers were concerning.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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labrum
noun
la·brum
ˈlā-brəm 
: the upper mouthpart of an arthropod in front of or above the mandibles
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