platycnemia

American

[plat-ik-nee-mee-uh, plat-i-nee-] / ˌplæt ɪkˈni mi ə, ˌplæt ɪˈni- /

noun

(in the shinbone) the state of being laterally flattened.

Etymology

Origin of platycnemia

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; platy-, cnemis, -ia

Example Sentences

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Among savages this use of dancing works harmoniously with the various other uses which dancing possesses in primitive times and which cause it to occupy so large and vital a part in savage life that it may possibly even affect the organism to such an extent as to mold the bones; so that some authorities have associated platycnemia with dancing.

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