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trigonum

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[trahy-goh-nuhm] / traɪˈgoʊ nəm /

noun

Anatomy.
trigona plural
  1. trigone.


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Etymology

Origin of trigonum

First recorded in 1720–30, trigonum is from the Latin word trigōnum triangle. See trigon

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On Aug. 12, Irsay told SiriusXM radio the team believed Luck had an injury to the os trigonum, a small, accessory bone near the back of the ankle.

From Fox News Aug. 24, 2019

In interpreting radiograms of injuries in this region, care must be taken not to mistake the os trigonum tarsi for a fracture.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

The os trigonum tarsi has been mistaken for a fracture of the talus.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

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