Associations to the word «Metacarpal»

Wiktionary

METACARPAL, adjective. Of the metacarpus.
METACARPAL, noun. Any of the bones of the metacarpus.
METACARPAL BONE, noun. Metacarpal.

Dictionary definition

METACARPAL, noun. Any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers.
METACARPAL, adjective. Of or relating to the metacarpus; "metacarpal bones".

Wise words

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