trigonum

[ trahy-goh-nuhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural tri·go·na [trahy-, goh, -n, uh].

1. trigone.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trigonum¹

First recorded in 1720–30, trigonum is from the Latin word trigōnum triangle. See trigon

Example Sentences

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

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

When the foot did not improve, O’Malley operated July 18 to remove the os trigonum bone in the ankle.

From Washington Times

When the foot did not improve, O’Malley operated July 18 to remove the os trigonum bone in the ankle.

From Seattle Times

Rostrum brevissimum, trigonum, latius quam altum; mandibula superiore culmine subcurvata carinata; inferiore recta; utrisque marginatis.

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