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phalangeal Definition

pha·lan·geal (fə lan′jē əl)

adjective

of a phalanx or the phalanges

Etymology: < ModL phalangeus + -al

phalangeal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bone: P1 and P2 mark the first and second phalangeal bones.
  • joint: Proximal phalangeal joint ( PIPJ ) swan-neck deformity may be improved by early synovectomy, intrinsic muscle release or tenodesis.

Browse dictionary entries near phalangeal

  1. ‹ phalange
  2. ‹ -phagy
  3. ‹ -phagous
  4. ‹ phagocytosis
  5. ‹ phagocytic index
  6. ‹ phagocyte
  7. ‹ phago-
  8. ‹ -phagia
  9. ‹ phagedena
  10. ‹ -phage
  1. phalanger ›
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  3. phalanstery ›
  4. phalanx ›
  5. phalarope ›
  6. phallic ›
  7. phallicism ›
  8. phallocentric ›
  9. phallus ›
  10. -phane ›