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cotyloid

cotyloid

9.9
Relating to the cup-shaped hip socket that holds the top of the thigh bone
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɒtɪlɔɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cotiloideo
  • The cotyloid cavity forms a secure socket for the femoral head.

Examples

  • Doctors examined the cotyloid structure on the X-ray to assess joint alignment.

  • A fracture involving the cotyloid region requires specialized orthopedic treatment.

  • The cotyloid cavity is crucial for hip joint stability.

  • An injury to the cotyloid area can lead to severe pain.

  • The cotyloid cavity forms a secure socket for the femoral head.

  • Doctors examined the cotyloid structure on the X-ray to assess joint alignment.

  • A fracture involving the cotyloid region requires specialized orthopedic treatment.

Synonyms

acetabular
vscotyloid
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Related to the cup-shaped socket in the hip that holds the top of the thigh bone

is more general meaning any cup-shaped socket rather than that pelvic part
cotyloidal
vscotyloid
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a cup-shaped socket in the hip bone that holds the top of the thigh bone

has identical meaning but is an alternative form or spelling

Compounds

cotyloid cavity
  • Specialized
9.9

A cup-shaped hollow in the hip bone that receives the head of the thigh bone to form the hip joint

cotyloid joint
  • Specialized
9.9

A joint where a rounded bone end fits into a cup socket to allow movement in many directions

Surface Forms

cotyloid positive

Morphology

cotyloid = cotyle (opaque) = cotyl + oid

Although analyzable as 'cotyl-' (cotyle, 'cup-shaped cavity') + '-oid' ('like'), both elements are technical/rare and not readily interpretable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word cotyloid comes from the Greek word kotyle meaning 'cup' and the ending -oid meaning 'like' or 'in the shape of'. So, cotyloid simply means 'cup-shaped', which explains the cup-like socket in the hip that holds the head of the thigh bone.