Talofibular

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the talus and fibula. not-comparable

    "McIlroy, the world’s No. 1 golfer and the defending Open champion, said he sustained a “total rupture” of his left anterior talofibular ligament in a “soccer kickabout” with friends in Northern Ireland on Saturday."

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"McIlroy, the world’s No. 1 golfer and the defending Open champion, said he sustained a “total rupture” of his left anterior talofibular ligament in a “soccer kickabout” with friends in Northern Ireland on Saturday."

Etymology

From talo- + fibular.

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