World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariestrochanter
/trəʊˈkæntər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
Any of several bony prominences or processes near the head of the femur in vertebrates.
"The fracture of the greater trochanter required careful orthopedic evaluation."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek trokhantēr, from trokhazein 'to run', from trokhos 'wheel'.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "trochanter"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "trochanter" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
trochanter
Transliteration: trochanter
"Le grand trochanter est palpable sous la peau."
Trochanter
Transliteration: Trochanter
"Der Schmerz strahlte bis zum Trochanter aus."
trocantere
Transliteration: trocantere
"Il grande trocantere si trova nella parte superiore del femore."
trocánter
Transliteration: trocánter
"Sintió dolor en la zona del trocánter mayor."
trocânter
Transliteration: trocânter
"O trocânter maior serve de inserção para vários músculos."
ट्रोकैंटर
Transliteration: trokeintar
"ग्रेटर ट्रोकैंटर जांघ की हड्डी का एक हिस्सा है।"
转子
Transliteration: zhuǎnzi
"股骨大转子是连接肌肉的重要部位。"
전자
Transliteration: jeonja
"대전자는 대퇴골의 바깥쪽에 위치합니다."
転子
Transliteration: tenshi
"大転子は股関節の周りの筋肉が付着する部位です。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsThe detailed examination and evaluation of one's own thoughts, motives, actions, or psychological state.
Casual or unverified conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as true.
An aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm that has a sucker at each end and feeds on the blood of vertebrates.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "trochanter"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.