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platycnemia

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

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of platycnemia

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

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