trigonum
Americannoun
plural
trigonaEtymology
Origin of trigonum
First recorded in 1720–30, trigonum is from the Latin word trigōnum triangle. See trigon
Example Sentences
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On Aug. 12, Irsay told SiriusXM radio the team believed Luck had an injury to the os trigonum, a small, accessory bone near the back of the ankle.
From Fox News • Aug. 24, 2019
The os trigonum tarsi has been mistaken for a fracture of the talus.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
In interpreting radiograms of injuries in this region, care must be taken not to mistake the os trigonum tarsi for a fracture.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Rostrum breve, trigonum, basi latissimum, dilatatum, versus apicem contractum: mandibulis emarginatis; marginibus intraflexis; mandibul� superiore, tomiis curvatis, carinatis; inferiore rect�, breviore.
From Zoological Illustrations, Volume I or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by Swainson, William
Rostrum breve, rectum, depressissimum, ferm� trigonum; mandibul� superiore ad apicem abrupt� adunc�, emarginat�; inferiore rect�, breviore; marginibus superioris inferiorem superplicantibus.
From Zoological Illustrations, Volume I or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by Swainson, William
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