Metatarsophalangeal

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the metatarsus and phalange. not-comparable

    "Turf toe indicates damage to the large joint at the base of the big toe, called the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint."

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"Turf toe indicates damage to the large joint at the base of the big toe, called the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint."

Etymology

From metatarso- + phalangeal.

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