extramalleolus

extramalleolus
SYN: lateral malleolus.

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ex·tra·mal·le·o·lus (eks″trə-mə-leґo-ləs) the outer malleolus of the ankle joint.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • malleolus — A rounded bony prominence such as those on either side of the ankle joint. [L. dim. of malleus, hammer] external m. SYN: lateral m.. inner m. SYN: medial m.. internal m. SYN: medial m …   Medical dictionary

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