acetabulum
ˌæsɪˈtæbjələm
acetabula
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Definition of acetabulum - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.bony cup in pelvis receiving femur headTECH.
  • The acetabulum is crucial for hip joint movement.
hip socket
2.
insect anatomyTECH.cavity in insect thorax holding legTECH.
  • The insect's leg fits into the acetabulum.
cavity hollow socket
3.
suction organsTECH.sucker in cephalopods and leechesTECH.
  • The leech attaches using its acetabulum.
sucker
4.
historyRareRoman liquid measure of about 66 mLRare
  • Wine was measured in acetabulums in ancient Rome.
liquid measure measure
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Origin of acetabulum

Latin, acetabulum (vinegar cup)

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acetabularanatomyarticulationcartilagefemurjointpelvisskeletonappendageexoskeletoninsectlimb

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acetabularadj.
medical
related to the hip socket acetabulum
cotyloidadj.
medical
relating to the acetabulum
ligamentum teresn.
medical
ligament in the hip joint connecting femur to acetabulum

Examples of acetabulum in a sentence

  • A fracture in the acetabulum can be quite serious.
  • The scientist examined the acetabulum under the microscope.
  • Damage to the acetabulum can affect the insect's mobility.
  • The octopus uses its acetabulum to grip surfaces.
  • The acetabulum helps the squid hold onto its prey.
  • Olive oil was often traded in acetabulums.

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  1. French:acétabulum, ventouse, ...
  2. German:Acetabulum, Römisches Maß, ...
  3. Italian:acetabolo, ventosa, ...
  4. Spanish:acetábulo, ventosa, ...
  5. Portuguese:acetábulo, ...
  6. Chinese:髋臼, 腿窝, ...
  7. Japanese:寛骨臼, 脚の窩, ...
  8. Arabic:حُقّ, تَجْوِيف الحُق, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַצֶטָבּוּלוּם, חָלָל הָאַסֵּטָבּוּלוּם, ...
  10. Russian:вертлужная впадина, суставная впадина, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вертклюжна западина, суглобова порожнина, ...
  12. Hindi:एसिटैबुलम, एसिटाबुलम, ...
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