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Definition of Fibula
1. Noun. The outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle.
Definition of Fibula
1. n. A brooch, clasp, or buckle.
Definition of Fibula
1. Noun. (anatomy) The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, the calf bone. ¹
2. Noun. An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fibula
1. a bone of the leg [n -LAE or -LAS] : FIBULAR [adj]
Medical Definition of Fibula
1. A long bone in the lower leg that is adjacent to the tibia. The fibula supports approximately 1/6th of the body weight and produces the lateral (outer) prominence of the ankle. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fibula
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