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femoral

fe·mo·ral

UK/ˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ US/ˈfɛˌmɜrʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to or near the femur or thigh

Origin

Borrowed from Latin femorālis, from Latin root femor-, from femur (genitive femoris). Equivalent to femur + -al.

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