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thighbone

/ˈθaɪ.bəʊn/

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noun

C1formalcommonmedical/ˈθaɪ.bəʊn/

A noun referring to the longest and thickest bone in the human skeleton, extending from the pelvis to the knee.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее самую длинную и толстую кость в скелете человека, простирающуюся от таза до колена.
  1. Femur B2 formal medical

    The longest and thickest bone in the human body, located in the upper leg, extending from the hip joint to the knee joint.

    • The surgeon repaired a fracture in the patient's thighbone.
    • The thighbone is essential for supporting body weight and walking.
    • X-rays showed a clean break in the thighbone.

    🇷🇺Бедренная кость

    Synonyms: femur

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