Meaning & use
Coxofemoral
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Relating to the hip joint, where the head of the femur meets the acetabulum of the hip bone.
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The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with coxofemoral joint dysplasia.
An X-ray revealed early arthritis in the patient's coxofemoral joint.
A note on using this word
Formed from the Latin roots 'coxa' (hip) and 'femur' (thighbone); mainly used in anatomy and veterinary medicine.
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hip-joint related
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