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trochanter

troc·han·ter

UK/trə(ʊ)ˈkæn.tə(r)/ uncommon

noun

1.

one of the bony prominences developed near the upper extremity of the femur to which muscles are attached

Origin

From French trochanter, from Ancient Greek τροχαντήρ (trokhantḗr).

Phrases

  • greater trochanter
  • lesser trochanter

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