trochin

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Noun[edit]

trochin

  1. (anatomy) The lesser tuberosity of the head of the humerus.
    Synonym: tuberculum minus
    Coordinate term: trochiter

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Etymology[edit]

From trochanter +‎ -in, from Ancient Greek τροχαντήρ (trokhantḗr).

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Noun[edit]

trochin m (plural trochins)

  1. (anatomy) lesser tubercle (anterior process of the proximal extremity of the humerus)
    Synonyms: petite tubérosité, tubercule mineur de l’humérus

Coordinate terms[edit]

  • (process of the proximal extremity of the humerus): trochiter

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Noun[edit]

trochin

  1. accusative singular of trochis