metacarpophalangeal

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English

Etymology

From metacarpo- +‎ phalangeal.

Pronunciation

Adjective

metacarpophalangeal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the metacarpus and the phalange
    metacarpophalangeal articulation

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