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phalang- — Phalanx (any bone in the fingers or toes)

phalang- means phalanx (any bone in the fingers or toes). Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: phalangeal.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Phalanx (any bone in the fingers or toes)

• Ancient Greek: φάλαγξ φάλαγγος (phalanx phalangos)

Examples and word parts

phalangeal

Relating to a bone in a finger or toe.

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