talus
2ta·lus
noun \ˈtā-ləs\ plural ta·li\ˈtā-ˌlī\
Definition of TALUS
1
: the human tarsal bone that bears the weight of the body and that together with the tibia and fibula forms the ankle joint
2
: the entire ankle
Origin of TALUS
New Latin, from Latin
First Known Use: 1578
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