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hipbone

 
Dictionary: hip·bone   (hĭp'bōn') pronunciation

n.
Either of two large flat bones each forming one of the lateral halves of the pelvis and consisting of the fused ilium, ischium, and pubis. Also called innominate bone.


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(hĭp'bōn')
n.

Either of two large flat bones formed by the fusion of ilium, ischium, and pubis, constituting the lateral half of the pelvis and articulating with its fellow, with the sacrum, and with the femur. Also called coxa, innominate bone.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis; made up of the ilium and ischium and pubis
  Synonym: hipbone


 
 

 

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