metapodial

noun

meta·​po·​di·​al
plural -s
: a metacarpal or metatarsal bone

Word History

Etymology

New Latin metapodium metatarsus (from meta- + -podium) + English -al (noun suffix, from -al, adjective suffix)

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“Metapodial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metapodial. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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