Acetabular

Pronunciation: /əˌsɛtəˈbjʊlər/

Definitions of acetabular

adjective relating to or located in the acetabulum, which is the cup-shaped socket of the hip joint where the femur bone fits into

Example Sentences

A1 The acetabular cup is part of the hip joint.

A2 The acetabular socket provides stability to the hip joint.

B1 The surgeon used an acetabular component during the hip replacement surgery.

B2 The acetabular labrum helps cushion the hip joint during movement.

C1 The acetabular dysplasia required surgical intervention for correction.

C2 The acetabular fracture was a complex injury that needed specialized treatment.

Examples of acetabular in a Sentence

formal The acetabular socket is an important part of the hip joint.

informal I heard the doctor say something about the acetabular socket during my check-up.

slang My acetabular socket has been bothering me lately.

figurative The team's defense was like a strong acetabular socket, providing stability and support.

Grammatical Forms of acetabular

• past tense: acetabulated
• plural: acetabulars
• comparative: more acetabular
• superlative: most acetabular
• present tense: acetabulates
• future tense: will acetabulate
• perfect tense: has acetabulated
• continuous tense: is acetabulating
• singular: acetabular
• positive degree: acetabular
• infinitive: to acetabulate
• gerund: acetabulating
• participle: acetabulated

Origin and Evolution of acetabular

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acetabular' originates from the Latin word 'acetabulum' which means 'a vinegar cup' or 'a small cup for vinegar'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'acetabular' has evolved to refer to anything cup-shaped or resembling a cup, particularly in medical terminology where it is used to describe the socket of the hip bone.