trochanter noun. [trǝ'kantǝ] E17.
[French from Greek trokhantēr (in sense 1), from trekhein run.]
1. Anatomy & Zoology. Any of several bony protuberances by which muscles are attached to the upper part of the thigh-bone. E17.

2. Entomology. The second segment of an insect's leg, between the coxa and the femur. E19.

■ trochanteral adjective M20.

■ trochan'teric adjective of or pertaining to a trochanter or trochanters M19.

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