fulcrum

fulcrum definition - medical

ful·crum (fo͝olˈkrəm, fŭlˈ-)

noun pl. ful·crums or ful·cra (-krə)
  1. The point or support on which a lever pivots.
  2. An anatomical structure that acts as a hinge or point of support.

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