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hip joint
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈhɪp ˌdʒɔɪnt/ us /ˈhɪp ˌdʒɔɪnt/
a ball-and-socket joint that connects the femur(= the large bone in the top of the leg) to the hip bone and allows the leg to move:
In hip replacement surgery, the diseased parts of the hip joint are removed and replaced with smooth artificial surfaces.
Arthritis damages the cartilage and bone of the hip joint.
Exercising in a swimming pool puts less stress on the hip joint.
The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear.
The condition can cause mild inflammation of the tissues in and around the hip joint.
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