Astragalar

Definition

noun, plural: astragali

(anatomy) Talus; one of the proximal bones of tarsus in higher vertebrates.

adjective

(anatomy) Of, relating to, or pertaining to the astragal or astragalus.

Supplement

Word origin: from Greek astragalos, vertebra.

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