tarsale

noun

tar·​sale

tärˈsa(ˌ)lē,

-sā(,

-sä(-

plural tarsalia

-lēə

: one of the bones or cartilages of the tarsus

especially : one of those articulating with the metatarsals

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from neuter singular of tarsalis

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