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conspicuous (iou) and iliotrochanteric ligament (medicine)


conspicuous (iou)



conspicuous adjective. M16.
[from Latin conspicuus, from conspicere look at attentively, formed as CON- + specere look (at): see -OUS.]
Clearly visible, striking to the eye. M16.
Obvious, plainly evident; attracting notice; remarkable, noteworthy. E17.
J. Russell One provision was conspicuous..by its absence.
Of expenditure etc.: lavish, with a view to enhancing one's prestige. L19.
conspi'cuity noun the state or quality of being conspicuous; ease of visibility: E17.
conspicuously adverb E17.
conspicuousness noun M17.

iliotrochanteric ligament (medicine)


iliotrochanteric ligament
<anatomy> The lateral strong band of the Y-shaped iliofemoral ligament; it is attached below to the tubercle at the upper part of the intertrochanteric line.