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labrum
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labrum /la·brum/ (la´brum) pl. la´bra   [L.] an edge, rim, or lip.
la·brum (lbrm)
n. pl. la·bra (-br)
A lip-shaped anatomical edge, rim, or structure.

labrum [la´brum] (L.)
a rim or lip.

labrum
pl. labra [L.] an edge, rim or lip, e.g. upper lip of insects.

acetabular labrum
the ring of fibrocartilage that is attached to and deepens the acetabulum; large and thick in the horse and cow. Called also acetabular glenoidal labrum.
acetabular glenoidal labrum
see acetabular labrum (above).
articular labrum
a fibrocartilaginous rim around the edge of some joint sockets such as the acetabulum and the glenoid.


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