interphalangeal

adjective

in·​ter·​pha·​lan·​ge·​al ˌin-tər-ˌfā-lən-ˈjē-əl How to pronounce interphalangeal (audio) -ˌfa- How to pronounce interphalangeal (audio) -fə-ˈlan-jē- How to pronounce interphalangeal (audio)
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: occurring or existing between phalanges of the hand or foot
interphalangeal joints
interphalangeal swelling

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interphalangeal was in 1868

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Cite this Entry

“Interphalangeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interphalangeal. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

interphalangeal

adjective
: situated or occurring between phalanges
an interphalangeal joint
also : of or relating to an interphalangeal joint
interphalangeal flexion
interphalangeal arthroplasty
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