ischium
ischium · ischia
седалищная кость
Sitzbein, Ischium
The lowest of the three bones that make up each side of the pelvisThe lowest of the three bones that make up each side of the pelvis.
UK/ˈɪskɪəm/US/ˈɪskiəm/
Meaning
1 sensesThe lowest of the three bones that make up each side of the pelvis.
Sitzbein, Ischium
седа́лищная костьsedáliščnaja kostʹ
More definitions
- one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium
Translations
8 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
the lowest of three bones of the pelvis:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
the lowest of three bones of the pelvis:
Origin
17th century, from Latin ischium, from Ancient Greek ἰσχίον (iskhíon, “hip joint”).17th century, from Latin ischium, from Ancient Greek ἰσχίον (iskhíon, “hip joint”).
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Forms
plural: ischiaSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium:ischial boneos ischii
Word family
4 related wordsRelatedboneA1
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular