cotyloid
/ˈkɑtɪlɔɪd/
adjective
- Shaped like a cup or socket; relating to a cup-shaped cavity, especially in a bone.
- The cotyloid cavity of the hip bone holds the head of the femur.
- In anatomy class, we studied the cotyloid shape of the acetabulum.
- The surgeon examined the cotyloid surface for any signs of wear.
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