malleoli

Variant of malleolus

malleolus definition

mal·leo·lus (mə lē′ə ləs)

noun pl. malleoli -·li′ (-lī′)

the rounded bony protuberance on each side of the ankle joint

Etymology: L, dim. of malleus, a hammer: see malleable

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