femur (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfiːmər/
Definition
The long bone extending from the hip to the knee in the upper leg.
Examples
The femur is the longest and heaviest bone in the human skeleton.
A fracture of the femur often requires surgical intervention to ensure proper healing.
Anthropologists can estimate a person's height by measuring the length of their femur.
How to Use femur
- femur fracture (collocation)
- A break in the thigh bone. — "The emergency room staff treated the patient for a severe femur fracture."
Synonyms of femur
Words with a similar meaning to femur:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary