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Tarsus

noun
/ˈtɑːsəs/
Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.nounThe part of the foot between the tibia and fibula and the metatarsus.
2.nounAny of the seven bones in this part of the foot.
3.nounA plate of dense connective tissue found in each eyelid, attached to either the superior tarsal muscle (in the upper eyelid) or inferior tarsal muscle (lower eyelid), which aid with sympathetic control.
4.nounIn insects and other arthropods, any of a series of articulations in the true foot; the last joint forming the foot in spiders.

Synonyms

anklepalpaltibiotibiotarsustarsaletarsalforetarsustarsetibialetarsal bonehypotarsustibia

Rhymes With

catharsisarsisnarcissetarses
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