phalangeal

adjective

pha·​lan·​ge·​al ˌfā-lən-ˈjē-əl 

ˌfa-;

fə-ˈlan-jē- 

fā-

: of or relating to a phalanx or the phalanges

Word History

Etymology

New Latin phalangeus "of the phalanges" (from phalang-, phalanx phalanx + Latin -eus -eous) + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for phalangeal

• interphalangeal
• metacarpophalangeal
• metatarsophalangeal

Medical Definition

phalangeal

adjective

pha·​lan·​ge·​al ˌfā-lən-ˈjē-əl  ˌfal-ən-; fə-ˈlan-jē- 

fā-

: of or relating to a phalanx or the phalanges