Where does “coxofemoral” come from?
coxofemoral (English) comes from English femoral, from Latin femoralis — having the form of a thigh.
coxofemoral (English): Relating to the hip and the femur
Definitions
- Relating to the hip and the femur
Ancestry of “coxofemoral”, step by step
coxofemoral traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English femoral
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | femoral | Of, pertaining to, or near the femur or thigh |
| 2 | Latin | femoralis | having the form of a thigh |
via English coxo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | coxo | — |