cotyloid

/kɒtɪlɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the cotyloid cavity

“The surgeon examined the patient’s cotyloid cavity to assess the damage.”

2. noun

the cotyloid cavity in the pelvis

“The doctor studied the anatomy of the cotyloid.”

3. noun

the rounded hollow on the head of the femur, where the acetabulum articulates

“The anatomy textbook described the femoral cotyloid.”

Synonyms

  • acetabular
  • pelvic

Antonyms

  • ectopic