astragal
- noun
- /ˈæstrəˌɡæl/
- Specialized
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astragalo
- The surgeon explained that the fracture involved the astragal and required specialized treatment.
Examples
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Damage to the astragal can severely limit ankle movement.
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The astragal is crucial for ankle mobility.
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Archaeological digs have uncovered animal astragals used as ancient dice.
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Injuries to the astragal can cause severe pain.
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The doctor explained that the astragal is crucial for the movement of the ankle joint.
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After his injury, he had to undergo surgery to repair a fracture in the astragal.
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She learned that the astragal plays an important role in connecting the leg bones to the foot.
Synonyms
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8.9
A bone in the ankle that joins the foot and leg
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4.0
A bone in the ankle that connects the leg to the foot
A bone in the ankle that connects the foot to the leg and helps the ankle move
The bone in the ankle that connects the leg and foot
Surface Forms
Etymology
Astragal comes from the old Greek word astragalos, which means 'ankle bone' or 'small bone' and people once used such bones as dice. So in anatomy an astragal is the bone in the ankle that helps form the ankle joint.