Coxa
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɒksə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coxa is a noun meaning (anatomy) The basal segment of a limb of various arthropods (insects and spiders, for example).
Meaning
(anatomy) The basal segment of a limb of various arthropods (insects and spiders, for example).
Word Forms
- coxae
Synonyms for coxa
Depending on context, synonyms include coxopodite, hip.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hip, vara, os, plana, subcoxa, mesocoxa.
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