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tibia

ti·bia

UK/ˈtɪbiə/ US/ˈtɪbjʌ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle

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Origin

Borrowed from Latin tībia (“shin bone, leg”).

Phrases

  • tibia valga
  • tibia vara

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