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tarsal

/tɑːrsəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does tarsal mean?

adjective

Relating to the tarsus, the ankle joint in the foot, or the tarsal bones. Describing something that is ankle-like or related to the ankle.

Example

"The tarsal bones in the foot are a complex system of eight small bones that work together to support the body's weight."

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