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Meaning of "malleolus" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MALLEOLUS

Diminutive of Latin malleus hammer.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MALLEOLUS

malleolus  [məˈliːələs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MALLEOLUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Malleolus is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MALLEOLUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Malleolus

Malleolus is the bony prominence on each side of the ankle. Each leg is supported by two bones, the tibia on the inner side of the leg and the fibula on the outer side of the leg. The medial malleolus is the prominence on the inner side of the ankle, formed by the lower end of the tibia. The lateral malleolus is the prominence on the outer side of the ankle, formed by the lower end of the fibula.

Definition of malleolus in the English dictionary

The definition of malleolus in the dictionary is either of two rounded bony projections of the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MALLEOLUS


Aeolus
ˈiːələs
alveolus
ælˈvɪələs
anomalous
əˈnɒmələs
carolus
ˈkærələs
colorless
ˈkʌlələs
Daedalus
ˈdiːdələs
Elagabalus
ˌɛləˈɡæbələs
embolus
ˈɛmbələs
fearless
ˈfɪələs
flourless
ˈflaʊələs
frivolous
ˈfrɪvələs
hydrocephalus
ˌhaɪdrəʊˈsɛfələs
libelous
ˈlaɪbələs
marvellous
ˈmɑːvələs
motherless
ˈmʌðələs
Nicholas
ˈnɪkələs
Papadopoulos
ˌpæpəˈdɒpələs
scandalous
ˈskændələs
sewerless
ˈsuːələs
urceolus
ɜːˈsiːələs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MALLEOLUS

malleability
malleable
malleable cast iron
malleable iron
malleableness
malleably
malleate
malleation
mallee
mallee fowl
mallee root
mallei
malleiform
mallemaroking
mallemuck
mallenders
malleolar
malleoli
mallet
malleus

WORDS THAT END LIKE MALLEOLUS

bolus
discobolus
gladiolus
holus-bolus
modiolus
nucleolus
obolus
Pholus
semisolus
solus
tholus

Synonyms and antonyms of malleolus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «malleolus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MALLEOLUS

Find out the translation of malleolus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of malleolus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «malleolus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

内踝
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

maléolo
570 millions of speakers

English

malleolus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

malleolus
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكعب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лодыжки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

maléolo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

malleolus
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

malléole
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Malleolus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Knöchels
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

복사뼈
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Malleolus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mắt cá
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கால் முட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घोटाळा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ayak bileği yan kemiği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

malleolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

malleolus
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

щиколотки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

maleola
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σφυρό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

malleolus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fotknölen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

malleol
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of malleolus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MALLEOLUS»

The term «malleolus» is normally little used and occupies the 113.767 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MALLEOLUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about malleolus

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MALLEOLUS»

Discover the use of malleolus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to malleolus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Surgical Treatment of Orthopaedic Trauma
It is important to obtain radiographs of the entire tibia and fibula because an " isolated" medial malleolus may be part of a more ... Transverse or oblique fractures represent avulsion injuries and may involve the entire medial malleolus or just the ...
James P. Stannard, Andrew H. Schmidt, Philip J. Kregor, 2007
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Clinical Anatomy by Regions
Richard S. Snell. Ligaments The medial, or deltoid, ligament is strong and is attached by its apex to the tip of the medial malleolus (Fig. 10.65). Below, the deep fibers are attached to the nonarticular area on the medial surface of the body of the ...
Richard S. Snell, 2011
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Treatment and Rehabilitation of Fractures
FIGURE 30-25 (left) Bimalleolar fracture of the supination/ adduction type, treated with a one-third tubular plate and screws of the lateral malleolus and two parallel lag screws across the medial malleolus, perpendicular to the fracture. Note the ...
Stanley Hoppenfeld, Vasantha L. Murthy, 2000
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The 5-minute Sports Medicine Consult
COMMONLY ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS r Syndesmosis sprain r Fracture of the fibula and/or tibia r Avulsion fracture of the medial malleolus r Severe lateral ligament injury r Posterior tibial tendon injury r Flexor hallucis longus injury r ...
Mark D. Bracker, Suraj A. Achar, M.D., Andrea L Pana, M.D., 2011
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An Atlas of Foot and Ankle Surgery
There is a distal transverse fracture of the fibula in the first stage, and a vertical fracture line of the medial malleolus in the second stage. Supination-eversion ( external rotation) is the most common mechanism of ankle fractures, accounting for ...
Nikolaus Wülker, Michael M. Stephens, Andrea Cracchiolo, 1998
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Orthopedic Physical Assessment
Palpation Anteriorly and Anterolaterally Lateral Malleolus, Calcaneus, Sinus Tarsi, and Cuboid Bone. The lateral malleolus is palpated at the distal extent of the fibula. It should be noted that the lateral malleolus extends further distally and lies ...
David J. Magee, 2013
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Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
The bony prominence of the distal fibula constitutes the lateral malleolus, whereas the prominence of the distal tibia forms the medial malleolus. The physes are located one to two fingerbreadths above the distal ends of the tibia and the fibula.
Gary R. Fleisher, Stephen Ludwig, 2010
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Orthopaedic Surgery: The Essentials
A straight lateral approach is centered over the lateral malleolus, in a plane between the sural and superficial peroneal nerves. This incision can be positioned more posteriorly on the fibula to allow access to the posterior portion of the tibia or ...
Mark Baratz, Anthony D. Watson, Joseph E. Imbriglia, 1999
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Atlas of Orthopedic Surgical Procedures of the Dog and Cat
The long and short parts of the medial collateral ligaments arise from the medial malleolus of the tibia. The long and short parts of the lateral collateral ligaments arise from the lateral malleolus of the fibula. These ligaments are essential for ...
Ann L. Johnson, Dianne Dunning, 2005
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Rockwood and Green's Fractures in Adults
Superficial to the anterior border of the medial malleolus and the lacinate ligament lies the saphenous vein and nerve. These structures are often injured with approaches to fixation of the medial malleolus, and one should take care to avoid ...
Charles A. Rockwood, Robert W. Bucholz, Charles M. Court-Brown, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MALLEOLUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term malleolus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Navigating the wine list at the Arthur J
Red wine worth a splurge: 2012 Radio Coteau “La Neblina” Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast ($88) or 2010 Emilio Moro “Malleolus” Tempranillo, ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
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Man Convicted of Frankfort Township Murder Pleads Case to Patch
... County State's attorney and local media outlets print and propagate malleolus lies, fabricated inaccuracies and fantastic allegations about me ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
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VerdictSearch: Neither Party Liable for Collision, Jury Finds
Psenka claimed lumbar and bilateral shoulder strains, as well as a fracture to his right medial malleolus. By the time the malleolus fracture was ... «Texas Lawyer, Jul 15»
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Posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament repair shows improvement in …
Researchers compared deltoid and posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (PITFL) repair in addition to lateral malleolus fixation with ... «Healio, Jul 15»
5
Review: 7-course 'Art' menu at Topolobampo
I particularly liked the tempranillo (Emilio Moro's "Malleolus") she matched to beans and ham, and the etna rosso that accompanied the halibut. «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»
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Royal Enfield opens online store for riding gear
Trailblazer/High-ankle riding boots. 100 per cent genuine leather upper. Thermoplastic rubber soles with leather inserts. Malleolus ankle guard. «Overdrive, Mar 15»
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Andrea Barzagli Makes Timely Comeback as Juventus See off …
... a statement on their official website revealing the Uruguayan had “fractured the malleolus bone in his left ankle.” Likely to miss the remainder ... «Bleacher Report, Mar 15»
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The diagnosis and treatment of ankle arthritis
The placement of needle is in the soft area between the tendon of Tibialis anterior (TA) and Medial Malleolus (MM) at the level of ankle joint. «Private Healthcare UK, Mar 15»
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Juventus defender Martin Caceres ruled out with fractured ankle
"Martin Caceres is to undergo surgery after fracturing the malleolus bone in his left ankle during this afternoon's training session," a statement ... «ESPN FC, Mar 15»
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Juventus defender Martin Cáceres to undergo surgery after injuring …
Martin Caceres is to undergo surgery after fracturing the malleolus bone in his left ankle during this afternoon's training session. The defender ... «Black & White & Read All Over, Mar 15»

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