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- [trok-lee-uh]
- /ˈtrɒk li ə/
- /trˈəʊkliə/
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- [trok-lee-uh]
- /ˈtrɒk li ə/
Definitions of trochlea word
- noun plural trochlea a pulleylike structure or arrangement of parts. 1
- noun trochlea any bony or cartilaginous part with a grooved surface over which a bone, tendon, etc, may slide or articulate 0
- noun trochlea a pulley-shaped part or structure, as the lower part of the humerus which articulates with a corresponding part of the ulna 0
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Origin of trochlea
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < Latin: pulley block or sheave < Greek trochiléa, trochil(e)ía; akin to tróchilos sheave, runner, akin to tréchein to run
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Parts of speech for Trochlea
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trochlea popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is the trochlea?
- where is the trochlea?
- what is a trochlea?
- where is the trochlea located?
- what is the trochlea of the humerus?
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