What does COXAL mean?

Parts of Speech:

adjective, noun

Definitions:

Adjective: relating to the hip or hip joint.
Noun: each of a pair of bones forming the pelvic girdle of a vertebrate.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈkäksəl/ or /ˈkäksôl/
UK: /ˈkɒks(ə)l/

Origin and Usage:

The word "coxal" comes from the Latin word "coxa", which means "hip". It was first used in the early 19th century to describe the hip joint or the bones that form the pelvic girdle of a vertebrate. It is commonly used in anatomy and biology.

Synonyms:

hip, pelvic, pelvic girdle

Related Words:

claxon, coxae, coxal, coxed, coxes

Example Sentences:

1. The coxal bone is an important part of the pelvic girdle.
2. The coxal joint allows for movement of the hip.
3. The doctor examined the patients coxal region to check for any abnormalities.