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TIBIAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to or located near a tibia

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

tibia (the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle)

Derivation:

tibia (the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle)

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 Context examples: 

Examples include markers inserted in the prostate gland for visualization of the site affected by cancer, prior to radiation therapy; markers taped to the scalp prior to imaging in frameless stereotactic brain surgery; and femoral and tibial pins used for spatial orientation in total knee replacement.

(Fiducial marker, NCI Thesaurus)

One of many blood vessels arising from the posterior tibial artery supplying the fat and integument of the heel and Achilles tendon as well as the muscles on the inner side of the sole.

(Internal Calcanean Artery, NCI Thesaurus)