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trochanter

Syllabification: (tro·chan·ter)
Pronunciation: /trōˈkantər/

Definition of trochanter

noun

  • 1 Anatomy any of two bony protuberances by which muscles are attached to the upper part of the thigh bone.
  • 2 Entomology the small second segment of the leg of an insect, between the coxa and the femur.

Origin:

early 17th century: from French, from Greek trokhantēr, from trekhein 'to run'

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