Definition of peroneal
:of, relating to, or located near the fibula
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Smith tore his ACL and suffered significant damage to his peroneal nerve.
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Smith, though, still wears a brace on his left foot after damage to the peroneal nerve in his leg created drop foot.
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Peroneal nerve palsy causes a foot drop weakness or inability to lift up the foot and evert, both important qualities for a linebacker.
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Origin and Etymology of peroneal
New Latin peroneus, from perone fibula, from Greek peronē, literally, pin, from peirein to pierce — more at diapir
Medical Dictionary
peroneal
play
adjective
pe·ro·ne·al
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ˌper-ō-ˈnē-əl
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pə-ˈrō-nē-
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medical Definition of peroneal
1
:of, relating to, or located near the fibula
2
:relating to or involving a peroneal part
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