Calcanean

/kælˈkeɪniən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or concerning the calcaneus; an alternate form of calcaneal.

Etymology

From Latin 'calcaneus' (heel bone) with the suffix '-ean,' creating a variant adjective with the same meaning as calcaneal.

Kelly Says

Medical terminology often has multiple names for the same thing—'calcanean' and 'calcaneal' mean the same thing, which is why doctors sometimes sound like they're making up words!

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