femur

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Noun femur has 1 sense

femur, thighbone, femoris - the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee
--₁ is a kind of leg bone
--₁ is a part of thigh
--₁ has parts: lateral condyle; medial condyle; trochanter

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Femur

Description:

The femur is the largest bone in the human body, located in the thigh region. It is also known as the thigh bone.

Sample Sentences:

She fractured her femur while playing soccer.
The femur is essential for weight-bearing and movement.
Surgeons performed a femur lengthening procedure to correct the leg discrepancy.

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