word
acetabulum
ass-eh-TAB-yuh-lum
ˌæsɪˈtæbjələmListen
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Syllable breakdown
acetabulum
Dictionary meaning
The cup-shaped socket of the pelvis that receives the head of the femur.
History and origin
Latin, meaning 'small vinegar cup'.
Examples
- The scan showed a fracture along the rim of the acetabulum.
Common mispronunciations
a-see-TAB-you-lum
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