Acetabulums

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˌsɛtəˈbjuːləmz/

Definitions of acetabulums

noun a cup-shaped socket in the hipbone that forms the ball-and-socket joint of the hip

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of acetabulums in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of acetabulums

plural

acetabulums

present tense

acetabulum

future tense

will acetabulum

perfect tense

has acetabulumed

continuous tense

is acetabuluming

singular

acetabulum

positive degree

more acetabulum

infinitive

to acetabulum

gerund

acetabuluming

participle

acetabulumed

Origin and Evolution of acetabulums

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'acetabulum' originated from Latin, where it referred to a small vinegar cup or a hip socket.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'acetabulum' evolved to specifically refer to the socket of the hip bone in anatomy.