astragalus

[ a-strag-uh-luhs ]

/ æˈstræg ə ləs /

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noun, plural as·trag·a·li [a-strag-uh-lahy]. /æˈstræg əˌlaɪ/. Zoology.

(in higher vertebrates) one of the proximal bones of the tarsus; talus.

Origin of astragalus

From New Latin, dating back to 1535–45; see origin at astragal

OTHER WORDS FROM astragalus

as·trag·a·lar, adjectivesub·as·trag·a·lar, adjective

Words nearby astragalus

A-strabismus, astrachan, astraddle, astragal, astragalectomy, astragalus, astrakhan, astral, astral body, Astrangia, astraphobia

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Example sentences from the Web for astragalus

The gummy exudation of the Astragalus verus, hardened by the air.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
Backward dislocation is prevented by the articular surface of the astragalus being broader in front than behind.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 5|Various
Accidentally the writer found that Sprengel had reported the presence of barium in Astragalus exscapus, a closely allied plant.
Barium, A Cause of the Loco-Weed Disease|Albert Cornelius Crawford
If there is extensive comminution of the os calcis or astragalus, the malleoli may be a little lower than normal.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern

However, in every instance if there is involvement of the tibial tarsal (astragalus) bone, complete recovery is highly improbable.
Lameness of the Horse|John Victor Lacroix

British Dictionary definitions for astragalus

astragalus

/ (æˈstræɡələs) /

noun plural -li (-ˌlaɪ)

anatomy another name for talus 1

Word Origin for astragalus

C16: via New Latin from Latin: astragal

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Medical definitions for astragalus

astragalus

[ ə-străg′ə-ləs ]

n.

talus

单词	astragalus
释义	astragalus [ a-strag-uh-luhs ] / æˈstræg ə ləs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR astragalus ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural as·trag·a·li [a-strag-uh-lahy]. /æˈstræg əˌlaɪ/. Zoology. (in higher vertebrates) one of the proximal bones of the tarsus; talus. Origin of astragalus From New Latin, dating back to 1535–45; see origin at astragal OTHER WORDS FROM astragalus as·trag·a·lar, adjectivesub·as·trag·a·lar, adjective Words nearby astragalus A-strabismus, astrachan, astraddle, astragal, astragalectomy, astragalus, astrakhan, astral, astral body, Astrangia, astraphobia Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for astragalus The gummy exudation of the Astragalus verus, hardened by the air. Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I\|Arnold Cooley Backward dislocation is prevented by the articular surface of the astragalus being broader in front than behind. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 5\|Various Accidentally the writer found that Sprengel had reported the presence of barium in Astragalus exscapus, a closely allied plant. Barium, A Cause of the Loco-Weed Disease\|Albert Cornelius Crawford If there is extensive comminution of the os calcis or astragalus, the malleoli may be a little lower than normal. Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry\|Maximilian Stern However, in every instance if there is involvement of the tibial tarsal (astragalus) bone, complete recovery is highly improbable. Lameness of the Horse\|John Victor Lacroix British Dictionary definitions for astragalus astragalus / (æˈstræɡələs) / noun plural -li (-ˌlaɪ) anatomy another name for talus 1 Word Origin for astragalus C16: via New Latin from Latin: astragal Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to astragalus bone, talus, anklebone, tarsus Medical definitions for astragalus astragalus [ ə-străg′ə-ləs ] n. talus The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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astragalus

noun, plural as·trag·a·li [a-strag-uh-lahy]. /æˈstræg əˌlaɪ/. Zoology.

Origin of astragalus

OTHER WORDS FROM astragalus

Words nearby astragalus

Example sentences from the Web for astragalus

British Dictionary definitions for astragalus

noun plural -li (-ˌlaɪ)

Word Origin for astragalus

Words related to astragalus

Medical definitions for astragalus

n.