phalangeal

[ fuh-lan-jee-uhl ]

/ fəˈlæn dʒi əl /

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adjective

of or relating to a phalanx.

Anatomy, Zoology. of or relating to a phalanx or the phalanges.

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Origin of phalangeal

1825–35; <New Latin phalange(us) + -al¹

OTHER WORDS FROM phalangeal

in·ter·pha·lan·ge·al, adjective

Words nearby phalangeal

phako-, phakoma, phakomatosis, phalaenopsis, phalange, phalangeal, phalangeal cell, phalangeal joint, phalangectomy, phalanger, phalanges

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How to use phalangeal in a sentence

Mechanically, it acts as a stay when the animal is standing by maintaining the metacarpo-phalangeal angle.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks
Above, it is in connection with the synovial membrane of the pedal articulation and that of the metacarpo-phalangeal sheath.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks
At the Fetlock numerous branches to the metacarpo-phalangeal articulation, the sesamoid sheath, and the tendons.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks
Often, almost insignificant injuries cause phalangeal fractures.
Lameness of the Horse|John Victor Lacroix

Frequently similar sesamoid bones occur also on the dorsal side of the phalangeal articulations.
The Vertebrate Skeleton|Sidney H. Reynolds

British Dictionary definitions for phalangeal

phalangeal

/ (fəˈlændʒɪəl) /

adjective

anatomy of or relating to a phalanx or phalanges

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Medical definitions for phalangeal

phalangeal

[ fə-lăn′jəl, fā- ]

adj.

Of or relating to a phalanx or phalanges.