Tibial

//ˈtɪbi.əl// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tibial bone.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a tibia or a structure associated with a tibia. not-comparable

    "tibial plateau"

  2. 2
    Of or relating to a pipe or flute. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or located near a tibia wordnet

Example

More examples

"Her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are torn and Vonn has a lateral fracture of the tibial plateau, the upper end of the tibia or shin bone."

Etymology

From Latin tībiālis, equivalent to tibia + -al.

Related phrases

tibial plafond

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