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tarsus

/tɑrsəs/ noun · British & US
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What does tarsus mean?

noun

The tarsus is the ankle joint in humans and other animals, consisting of seven bones that form the ankle and the lower part of the leg. It is also the name of a city in ancient Lycia, in modern-day Turkey.

Example

"The doctor examined the patient's tarsus to diagnose the cause of the pain."

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