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单词 malleolus
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Definition of malleolus in English:

malleolus

nounPlural malleoli maˈliːələsməˈliələs
Anatomy
  • A bony projection with a shape likened to a hammer head, especially each of those on either side of the ankle.

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    Example sentencesExamples
    • A venous wound often occurs near the medial malleolus; it is jagged in shape, quite shallow, and usually is not painful.
    • A metal hinge located at the lateral and medial malleoli permits both dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.
    • The medial and lateral malleoli of the tibia and fibula stabilize the talus.
    • Arterial ulcers tend to occur over the distal part of the leg, especially the lateral malleoli, dorsum of the feet, and the toes.
    • On examination he had mild swelling and tenderness around the medial malleolus of his left ankle.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of malleus 'hammer'.

Definition of malleolus in US English:

malleolus

nounməˈlēələsməˈliələs
Anatomy
  • A bony projection with a shape likened to a hammer head, especially each of those on either side of the ankle.

    〔剖〕踝

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The medial and lateral malleoli of the tibia and fibula stabilize the talus.
    • A venous wound often occurs near the medial malleolus; it is jagged in shape, quite shallow, and usually is not painful.
    • Arterial ulcers tend to occur over the distal part of the leg, especially the lateral malleoli, dorsum of the feet, and the toes.
    • On examination he had mild swelling and tenderness around the medial malleolus of his left ankle.
    • A metal hinge located at the lateral and medial malleoli permits both dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of malleus ‘hammer’.

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