Pronunciation: /əˌsɛtəˈbjuːləmz/
noun a cup-shaped socket in the hipbone that forms the ball-and-socket joint of the hip
A1 The acetabulums are the sockets in the pelvis where the femur bones connect.
A2 Doctors use acetabulums to assess hip joint health.
B1 The acetabulums play a crucial role in the movement of the hip joint.
B2 Injuries to the acetabulums can result in serious hip problems.
C1 Surgeons may need to perform a hip replacement if the acetabulums are damaged.
C2 The acetabulums are important structures that help support the weight of the body during movement.
formal The acetabulums are the socket-like structures in the pelvic bone that form the hip joint.
informal I learned in anatomy class that acetabulums are important for hip movement.
slang My grandma's acetabulums are giving her trouble again.
figurative The company's financial stability is like the acetabulums of a well-oiled machine, crucial for its functioning.
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