trochlea

English

/ˈtɹɒklɪə/

noun

Definitions

(anatomy) A structure resembling a pulley.

Etymology

Derived from Latin trochlea (block pulley) derived from Ancient Greek τροχῐλεία.

Origin

Ancient Greek

τροχῐλεία

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

epitrochlea English
trochlear English
trochlea Latin
tróclea Spanish, Castilian
τροχιλεία Ancient Greek
τροχῐλεία Ancient Greek
Trüegle Alemannic German
trocle xno