tibiofibula

noun

tib·​io·​fib·​u·​la ˌti-bē-ō-ˈfi-byə-lə How to pronounce tibiofibula (audio)
: a bone especially in frogs and toads that is formed by fusion of the tibia and fibula

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First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tibiofibula was circa 1909

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“Tibiofibula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tibiofibula. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.

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tibiofibula

noun
tib·​io·​fib·​u·​la ˌtib-ē-ō-ˈfib-yə-lə How to pronounce tibiofibula (audio)
: a single bone that replaces the tibia and fibula in a frog or toad
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