Definition of Malleolus

1. n. A projection at the distal end of each bone of the leg at the ankle joint. The malleolus of the tibia is the internal projection, that of the fibula the external.

Definition of Malleolus

1. Noun. The bony prominence on each side of the ankle joint. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Malleolus

1. a bony protuberance of the ankle [n -LI]

Medical Definition of Malleolus

1. Origin: L, dim. Of malleus hammer. 1. A projection at the distal end of each bone of the leg at the ankle joint. The malleolus of the tibia is the internal projection, that of the fibula the external. 2. " A layer, " a shoot partly buried in the ground, and there cut halfway through. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Malleolus

mallei
malleiform
mallein
malleinization
mallemaroking
mallemoke
mallemuck
mallemucks
mallenders
malleoincudal
malleolar
malleolar articular surface of fibula
malleolar articular surface of tibia
malleolar sulcus
malleoli
malleolus (current term)
malleolus lateralis
malleolus medialis
malleotomy
malles
mallestigite
mallet
mallet finger
mallet toe
malleted
malleting
mallets
malleus
malleuses
mallification

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