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epipodiale

noun
ep·​i·​po·​di·​a·​le | \ˌepəˌpōdēˈā(ˌ)lē\
plural epipodialia\ -​ālēə, -​ālyə \

Definition of epipodiale 

: any one of the bones of either the forearm or shank

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History and Etymology for epipodiale

New Latin, from epi- + Greek podion (diminutive of pod-, pous foot) + Latin -ale (neuter of -alis -al)

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