English Explanatory Dictionary

metatarsus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The part of the foot between the toes and the ankle, especially its five bones.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɛtəˈtɑː(ɹ)səs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-metatarsus.wav

Word forms

metatarsus metatarsi

Etymology

From New Latin metatarsus.

Synonyms

instep

Related words

bone

Derived words

metatarsal metatarso- metatarsus adductus tarsometatarsus
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