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1. (n.) fibula
the outer and thinner of the two bones extending from the knee to the ankle in primates.
2. fibula
a corresponding bone of the leg or hind leg of other vertebrates, often rudimentary or ankylosed with the tibia.
3. fibula
a clasp or brooch, often ornamented, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Etymology: (1665–75; < NL; L fībula bolt, pin, clasp)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) fibula, calf bone
the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) FIBULA
a brooch, clasp, or buckle
2. (noun) FIBULA
the outer and usually the smaller of the two bones of the leg, or hind limb, below the knee
3. (noun) FIBULA
a needle for sewing up wounds
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. FIBULA
The bone of the lower leg lateral to and smaller than the tibia. In proportion to its length, it is the most slender of the long bones.
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