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Labrum

Description:

The labrum is a part of the body, specifically referring to a ring-shaped or cup-shaped structure found in various organisms.

In anatomy, the labrum commonly refers to the labrum acetabulare, which is a fibrocartilaginous structure found in the hip joint.

In zoology, the labrum is an upper lip-like structure found in many insects and crustaceans.

Sample Sentences:

1. "The labrum acetabulare helps improve the stability of the hip joint."

2. "Bees use their labrum to gather nectar from flowers."

3. "The shrimp's labrum acts as a protective cover for its mouthparts."

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