phalangeal

/fəˈlændʒiəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the phalanges (the small bones in the fingers or toes).
    • The doctor examined the phalangeal bones in her hand after the fall.
    • Phalangeal fractures are common in sports like basketball and football.
    • The X-ray showed a clean break in the phalangeal joint of his index finger.
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