astragalus
IPA: ˈæstrʌgʌɫʌs
noun
- (anatomy) The anklebone.
- (botany) A herb of the genus Astragalus.
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Examples of "astragalus" in Sentences
- These are the astragalus and the calcaneus.
- The astragalus corresponds to the human talus.
- The astragalus pink is fixed to the tibia green by a suture.
- The astragalus is a bone of the foot that is part of the ankle joint.
- E.g. in USA plants of genus Astragalus grow in association with selenium.
- Alternative remedies such as echinacea and astragalus support the immune system.