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tarsal

/ˈtɑrsəl/
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Other forms: tarsals

Definitions of tarsal
  1. adjective
    of or relating to or near the tarsus of the foot
    tarsal bones”
  2. noun
    any bone of the tarsus
    synonyms: tarsal bone
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    type of:
    bone, os
    rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
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