What is another word for hip socket?

Pronunciation: [hˈɪp sˈɒkɪt] (IPA)

Hip socket refers to the cup-shaped cavity in the pelvis that surrounds the femoral head (the ball of the hip joint). There are several synonyms used to describe the hip socket. The medical term for the hip socket is acetabulum. It can also be referred to as the hip joint socket or the acetabular cavity. Other colloquial terms that are used to describe the hip socket include hip cup, hip socket bone, or hip-socket joint. While all of these terms refer to the same anatomical structure, they are used interchangeably depending on the context or field of discussion.

Synonyms for Hip socket:

  • n.

    body
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What are the hypernyms for Hip socket?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Hip socket?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for hip socket (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Hip socket?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

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