tarsal
|tar-sal|
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/ˈtɑːr.səl/
🇬🇧
/ˈtɑː.səl/
related to the ankle or foot bones
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tarsal' originates from the Greek word 'tarsos,' meaning 'flat of the foot' or 'ankle.'
Historical Evolution
'tarsos' transformed into the Latin word 'tarsus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tarsal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'flat of the foot,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the tarsus or its bones.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
any of the bones in the tarsus of the foot.
The doctor examined the tarsal for any fractures.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to the tarsus, the cluster of bones in the foot between the tibia and fibula and the metatarsus.
The tarsal bones are crucial for foot movement.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/05 13:31