Circumflex

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
CX
Pronunciation
/ˈsɜːkəmflɛks/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. We use a circumflex to indicate an operator.
  2. Application of superficial iliac circumflex artery island flaps in repairing tissue defects in hand
  3. A branch of the lateral femoral circumflex artery is encountered when exposing the proximal fourth of the femur and the superior lateral genicular artery in the distal fourth; these may be clamped, divided, and ligated without harm.
  4. A Single Vascularized Lateral Circumflex(CX) Femoral Artery Perforator Flap Transfer
  5. Matches modifier symbols such as circumflex accent, grave accent, and macron.

Other meanings of CX