acetabular
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/ˌæsɪˈtæbjʊlər/
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/ˌæsɪˈtæbjʊlə/
hip socket-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetabular' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acetabulum,' where 'acetum' meant 'vinegar' and '-bulum' was a suffix used to denote a container or receptacle.
Historical Evolution
'acetabulum' transformed into the English word 'acetabular' to describe anything pertaining to the acetabulum.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small vinegar cup,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the hip socket.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the acetabulum, the cup-shaped socket of the hip joint.
The acetabular labrum is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the acetabulum.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/18 02:51