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lower extremity

[ˈloʊ.ər ɪkˈstrem.ə.ti]
nounfemininepl: lower extremities
membro inferior
1. The leg and foot; the anatomical region of the body from the hip to the toes
The patient suffered a fracture in the lower extremity.
O paciente sofreu uma fratura no membro inferior.
2. In medical and anatomical contexts, referring to the lower limb including hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot
Lower extremity pain can be caused by various conditions.
A dor no membro inferior pode ser causada por várias condições.
Synonyms
lower limbleghindlimb
Antonyms
upper extremityupper limb

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
membro inferior
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
membro inferior
Common in medical and healthcare contexts
Rio de Janeiro
membro inferior
Standard usage in clinical settings
Portugal
membro inferior
Identical terminology used in Portuguese medical practice

Related Idioms & Phrases

lower extremity deep vein thrombosis
lower extremity edema
lower extremity weakness
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