1. relating to or affecting the labrum, a ring of cartilage that surrounds a joint socket, especially in the shoulder or hip
Usage: medical/anatomical term; commonly used in orthopedics and sports medicine

Examples

• The athlete suffered a labral tear in his shoulder after the fall.
• Labral repair surgery is often recommended for patients with significant cartilage damage.
• She experienced labral pain that worsened with overhead movements.
• The MRI revealed a labral lesion in the hip joint.
• Labral injuries are common among baseball pitchers and swimmers.