adj
femoral
FEH-muh-ruhl
Femoral (adj) means relating to the femur or the thigh. Example: “The paramedic applied pressure to the femoral artery.”
adj
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Relating to the femur or the thigh.
"The paramedic applied pressure to the femoral artery."
How to use femoral
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medical/anatomical term describing anything to do with the thigh.
Common pairings
femoral artery
femoral nerve
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Etymology
From Latin femoralis, from femur ("thigh").
Rhymes for femoral
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What does “femoral” mean?
The word “femoral” means relating to the femur or the thigh. In plain terms, a medical/anatomical term describing anything to do with the thigh.
How do you pronounce “femoral”?
“Femoral” is pronounced FEH-muh-ruhl (/ˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “femoral” in a sentence?
Here is “femoral” used in a sentence: “The paramedic applied pressure to the femoral artery.”
What part of speech is “femoral”?
“Femoral” is an adjective.
Where does the word “femoral” come from?
The word “femoral” comes from Latin. From Latin femoralis, from femur ("thigh").
