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calcaneus

cal·ca·ne·us [ kal-ˈkā-nē-əs]

calcaneus

noun

[kal-ˈkā-nē-əs]

plural calcanei\ kal-ˈkā-nē-ˌī \

Definition of calcaneus

: a tarsal bone that in humans is the large bone of the heel

First Known Use of calcaneus

1657, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for calcaneus

Late Latin, heel, alteration of Latin calcaneum

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