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Vocabulary Entry
obturator
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A muscle or a part of the body that aids in the rotation of the hip and closure of the pelvis.
Example Sentences
"The obturator muscle helps in the movement of the leg."
"In anatomy, the obturator foramen is a large opening in the hip bone."
"Surgery may involve the obturator nerve to relieve hip pain."
V
verb
To close or obstruct, typically a hole or opening.
Example Sentences
"The surgeon decided to obturator the wound to prevent infection."
"They used a plug to obturator the gap in the wall."
"You need to obturator the opening to ensure safety."
A
adjective
Related to or designed for closing or obstructing an opening.
Example Sentences
"The obturator device was effective in sealing the valve."
"He received training on obturator techniques in medical school."
"The obturator mechanisms were examined during the procedure."