femoral Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to or near the femur or thigh

WordNet


Fem"o*ral adjective
Etymology
L. femur, femoris, thigh: cf. F. fémoral.
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to the femur or thigh; as, the femoral artery. "Femoral habiliments." Sir W. Scott.

Webster 1913