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cotyloid

/ˈkɒt.ɪ.lɔɪd/

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adjective

/ˈkɒt.ɪ.lɔɪd/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее чашеобразный или относящийся к чашеобразной полости, например, к вертлужной впадине в анатомии.

An obsolete adjective meaning cup-shaped or relating to a cup-shaped cavity, such as the acetabulum in anatomy.

  1. Cup-shaped socketC2formalmedical

    Relating to or resembling a cup-shaped cavity, specifically the acetabulum in the hip bone that receives the head of the femur.

    ruВертлужная впадина

    • The cotyloid cavity is essential for hip joint stability.
    • Surgeons examined the cotyloid region for signs of arthritis.
    • The femur head fits perfectly into the cotyloid socket.

    Synonymscotyloidal