malleolus

malleolus definition - medical

mal·le·o·lus (mə-lēˈə-ləs)

noun pl. mal·le·o·li (-līˌ)
A rounded bony prominence, such as those on either side of the ankle joint.

Related Forms:

  • mal·leˈo·lar (-lər) adjective

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