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platycnemia

[ plat-ik-nee-mee-uh, plat-i-nee- ]

noun

  1. (in the shinbone) the state of being laterally flattened.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of platycnemia1

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; platy-, cnemis, -ia
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Example Sentences

The degree of platycnemia may thus vary according to the more or less sedentary or wandering habits of the different populations.

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