tibia
US /ˈtɪb.i.ə/
UK /ˈtɪb.i.ə/
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tibia
the inner and typically larger of the two bones between the knee and ankle (or the equivalent structures in other vertebrates), parallel with the fibula.
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The doctor examined the patient's tibia for fractures.
Le médecin a examiné le tibia du patient pour des fractures.
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A strong blow to the lower leg can easily injure the tibia.
Un coup violent à la jambe inférieure peut facilement blesser le tibia.