Definition of malleolus in English:

malleolus

nounPlural malleoli maˈliːələsməˈliələs

Anatomy

A bony projection with a shape likened to a hammer head, especially each of those on either side of the ankle.
Example sentencesExamples
- A venous wound often occurs near the medial malleolus; it is jagged in shape, quite shallow, and usually is not painful.
- A metal hinge located at the lateral and medial malleoli permits both dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.
- The medial and lateral malleoli of the tibia and fibula stabilize the talus.
- Arterial ulcers tend to occur over the distal part of the leg, especially the lateral malleoli, dorsum of the feet, and the toes.
- On examination he had mild swelling and tenderness around the medial malleolus of his left ankle.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of malleus 'hammer'.

Definition of malleolus in US English:

malleolus

nounməˈlēələsməˈliələs

Anatomy

A bony projection with a shape likened to a hammer head, especially each of those on either side of the ankle.
Example sentencesExamples
- The medial and lateral malleoli of the tibia and fibula stabilize the talus.
- A venous wound often occurs near the medial malleolus; it is jagged in shape, quite shallow, and usually is not painful.
- Arterial ulcers tend to occur over the distal part of the leg, especially the lateral malleoli, dorsum of the feet, and the toes.
- On examination he had mild swelling and tenderness around the medial malleolus of his left ankle.
- A metal hinge located at the lateral and medial malleoli permits both dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of malleus ‘hammer’.

单词	malleolus
释义	Definition of malleolus in English: malleolus nounPlural malleoli maˈliːələsməˈliələs Anatomy A bony projection with a shape likened to a hammer head, especially each of those on either side of the ankle. Example sentencesExamples A venous wound often occurs near the medial malleolus; it is jagged in shape, quite shallow, and usually is not painful. A metal hinge located at the lateral and medial malleoli permits both dorsiflexion and plantar flexion. The medial and lateral malleoli of the tibia and fibula stabilize the talus. Arterial ulcers tend to occur over the distal part of the leg, especially the lateral malleoli, dorsum of the feet, and the toes. On examination he had mild swelling and tenderness around the medial malleolus of his left ankle. Origin Late 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of malleus 'hammer'. Definition of malleolus in US English: malleolus nounməˈlēələsməˈliələs Anatomy A bony projection with a shape likened to a hammer head, especially each of those on either side of the ankle. Example sentencesExamples The medial and lateral malleoli of the tibia and fibula stabilize the talus. A venous wound often occurs near the medial malleolus; it is jagged in shape, quite shallow, and usually is not painful. Arterial ulcers tend to occur over the distal part of the leg, especially the lateral malleoli, dorsum of the feet, and the toes. On examination he had mild swelling and tenderness around the medial malleolus of his left ankle. A metal hinge located at the lateral and medial malleoli permits both dorsiflexion and plantar flexion. Origin Late 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of malleus ‘hammer’.
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