metatarsus

English

Etymology

From New Latin metatarsus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌmɛtəˈtɑː(ɹ)səs/
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  • Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)səs

Noun

metatarsus (plural metatarsi)

  1. The part of the foot between the toes and the ankle, especially its five bones.
    Synonym: instep

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Latin

Etymology

From meta- +‎ tarsus.

Noun

metatarsus m (genitive metatarsī); second declension (New Latin)

  1. the part of the foot between the toes and the ankle, especially its five bones
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