Astragalocalcaneal

/ˌæstrəɡeɪloʊkælˈkæniəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both the astragalus (talus) bone and the calcaneus (heel bone) of the foot or ankle.

Etymology

From astragalus (ankle bone) plus calcaneus (heel bone) plus -al (adjectival suffix), creating a medical term describing the relationship between these two bones.

Kelly Says

Long compound medical words like this look intimidating but are actually just shopping lists—'astragalocalcaneal' just means 'the part involving the ankle bone AND the heel bone together'!

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