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femoral
(redirected from Femoral head)

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fem·o·ral  (fmr-l)
adj.
Of, relating to, or located in the thigh or femur.
[From Latin femur, femor-, thigh.]
femoral [ˈfɛmərəl]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of or relating to the thigh or femur
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Adj.1.femoral - of or relating to or near the femur or thigh
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femoral [ˈfemərəl] ADJ → femoral


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