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ischium

Ischium (noun) means the lowest of the three bones that make up each side of the pelvis.

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The lowest of the three bones that make up each side of the pelvis.
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Etymology

17th century, from Latin ischium, from Ancient Greek ἰσχίον (iskhíon, “hip joint”).

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"ischium" (noun) means the lowest of the three bones that make up each side of the pelvis.

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