metatarsal
[/ˌmetəˈtɑːrsəl/]
adjective, nounmasculine (noun), N/A (adjective)pl: metatarsals
metatarsiano
1. Relating to or denoting the bones in the middle part of the foot, between the ankle and the toes
The metatarsal bones support the arch of the foot.
Os ossos metatarsianos suportam o arco do pé.
2. One of the five long bones in the middle of the foot
A stress fracture in the metatarsal can be quite painful.
Uma fratura por estresse no metatarsiano pode ser bastante dolorosa.
3. Of or relating to the part of the foot between the ankle and the toes
Metatarsal pain is common among runners.
A dor metatarsiana é comum entre corredores.
Metatarsal is a specialized anatomical and medical term used universally by healthcare professionals in both Brazil and the United States. It is particularly relevant in sports medicine, podiatry, and orthopedics. The term is not part of casual everyday language and is primarily encountered in medical, sports, or healthcare contexts.
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