tarsus

noun tar·sus \ˈtär-səs\

: the ankle or one of the seven small bones in the ankle

plural tar·si \-ˌsī, -ˌsē\

Full Definition of TARSUS

: the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; also : the small bones that support this part of the limb

: the tarsal plate of the eyelid

: the distal part of the limb of an arthropod

: tarsometatarsus

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Origin of TARSUS

New Latin, from Greek tarsos wickerwork mat, flat of the foot, ankle, edge of the eyelid; akin to Greek tersesthai to become dry — more at thirst

First Known Use: circa 1615

Rhymes with TARSUS

arsis, Tarsus

Tarsus

geographical name Tar·sus \ˈtär-səs\

Definition of TARSUS

city S Turkey near the Cilician Gates ∗ of ancient Cilicia pop 187,508

Rhymes with TARSUS

arsis, tarsus

Medical Dictionary

tarsus

noun tar·sus \ˈtär-səs\

plural tar·si \-ˌsī, -ˌsē\

Medical Definition of TARSUS

: the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; also : the small bones supporting this part of the limb that include the three cuneiform bones and the cuboid in a distal row and the navicular, calcaneus, and talus in a proximal row

: tarsal plate