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Metacarpal

//ˌmɛt.əˈkɑː.pəl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of the metacarpus. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to the metacarpus wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Any of the bones of the metacarpus.
  2. 2
    any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From metacarpus + -al or metacarp- + -al.

Etymology 2

From metacarpus + -al or metacarp- + -al.

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