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1. cotyloid_joint
noun. a freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone.
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2. cotyloid
adjective. of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone.
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Etymology
- cotyloid (English)
- -oid (English)
- εἶδος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- cotyle (English)
4. joint
noun. ['ˈdʒɔɪnt'] (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion).
9. joint
noun. ['ˈdʒɔɪnt'] junction by which parts or objects are joined together.