malleolus

/məˈliːələs/
noun
  1. The bony projection on either side of the ankle joint; the inner (medial) or outer (lateral) ankle bone.
    • The doctor pointed to the swelling around the medial malleolus on her left ankle.
    • He fractured his lateral malleolus when he tripped over a curb.
    • Runners often experience pain near the malleolus if they overpronate.
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