malleolar

mal·le·o·lar

[muh-lee-uh-ler]
adjective Anatomy.
pertaining to a malleolus.

Origin:
1835–45; malleol(us) + -ar1

in·ter·mal·le·o·lar, adjective
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malleolus (məˈliːələs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -li
either of two rounded bony projections of the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint
 
[C17: diminutive of Latin malleus hammer]
 
mal'leolar
 
adj

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