hip joint

noun

: the articulation between the femur and the hip bone

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Always favoring one side can exacerbate this imbalance by causing your hip muscles on the other side to shorten up even more in response, which can further limit your hip joint mobility, according to Dr. Scantlebury. Jenny McCoy, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024 Also known as irritable hip, the condition is due to inflammation of the hip joint lining. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 The actor faced physical challenges during the shoot, dealing with a hip joint injury while adapting to a new cultural environment. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024 Turns out, my hip joint wasn’t fitting right in its socket, and the tissue in the surrounding area was deteriorating. Julia Sullivan, SELF, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hip joint 

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hip joint was in 1615

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“Hip joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hip%20joint. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

hip joint

noun
: the ball-and-socket joint comprising the articulation between the femur and the hip bone

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