platycnemia

[ plat-ik-nee-mee-uh, plat-i-nee- ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of platycnemia¹

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

Example Sentences

The degree of platycnemia may thus vary according to the more or less sedentary or wandering habits of the different populations.

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