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

Relating to the femur or the thigh.

"The paramedic applied pressure to the femoral artery."

How to use femoral

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA medical/anatomical term describing anything to do with the thigh.

Common pairings

femoral artery femoral nerve

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From Latin femoralis, from femur ("thigh").

Origin: Latin

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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").