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ischium

Syllabification: (is·chi·um)
Pronunciation: /ˈiskēəm/

Definition of ischium

noun (plural ischia /-kēə/)

  • the curved bone forming the base of each half of the pelvis.

Derivatives

ischiadic

Pronunciation: /ˌiskēˈadik/

adjective

ischial

Pronunciation: /-kēəl/

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin, from Greek iskhion 'hip joint', later 'ischium'

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