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cot⋅y⋅loid

  [kot-l-oid]
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–adjective Anatomy.
cup-shaped.
Origin:
1750–60; < Gk kotyloeids, equiv. to kotýl(ē) cup + -oeidēs -oid
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Main Entry: cot·y·loid
Pronunciation: 'kät-&l-"oid
Function: adjective
: of or relating to an acetabulum
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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cotyloid cot·y·loid (kŏt'l-oid')
adj.

  1. Shaped like a cup.

  2. Relating to the acetabulum.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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