metatarsalgia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Pain in the region of the metatarsals; inflammation of any of the five bones between the heel and the toes.

Pronunciation

mĕtˌ-ə-tärˌ-sălˈ -jə

Word forms

metatarsalgia

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms metatars- + -algia.

Synonyms

stone bruise
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