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femur

/ˈfiːmə(ɹ)/

Meanings
noun
A thighbone.

Examples :

"The doctor said the break in his femur would take at least six weeks to heal. "
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Related Words

Illustration microscope

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

Illustration entomologist

entomologist noun

/ˌɛntəˈmɑlədʒɪst/ /ˌɛnɾəˈmɑlədʒɪst/

A scientist who studies insects.

"The noted entomologist Charles W. Woodworth suggested the use of Drosophila melanogaster for genetic studies."

Illustration trochanter

trochanter noun

/troʊˈkæntər/ /troʊˈkɑːntər/

In vertebrates with legs, the end of the femur near the hip joint, not including the head or neck.

"The doctor pointed to the model skeleton and explained that the trochanter is a bony projection on the femur, near the hip. "

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration explaining

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration arachnid

arachnid noun

/əˈɹæknɪd/

Any of the eight-legged creatures, including spiders and scorpions, of the class Arachnida.

"The science class learned that a spider is an arachnid because it has eight legs. "

Illustration between

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration thighbone

thighbone noun

/ˈθaɪˌboʊn/

The bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee in humans; the femur.

"The doctor explained that a broken thighbone can take a long time to heal because it's the largest bone in the body. "

Illustration segment

segment noun

/ˈsɛɡmənt/ /ˈsɛɡˌmɛnt/

A length of some object.

"a segment of rope"

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

Illustration pointed

pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "