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phalangeal

adjective
pha·​lan·​ge·​al | \ ˌfā-lən-ˈjē-əl How to pronounce phalangeal (audio) , ˌfa-; fə-ˈlan-jē-, fā- How to pronounce phalangeal (audio) \

Definition of phalangeal

: of or relating to a phalanx or the phalanges

Examples of phalangeal in a Sentence

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 But perhaps more importantly, the whirlwind, touchy-feely visit offered yet another glimpse into the Trump-Macron relationship, an unlikely friendship told through a series of phalangeal snapshots and freeze frames. — Ashley Parker, courant.com, "'Playful dominance': The touchy-feely relationship between Trump and Macron," 25 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of phalangeal

1828, in the meaning defined above

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phalangeal

adjective
pha·​lan·​ge·​al | \ ˌfā-lən-ˈjē-əl How to pronounce phalangeal (audio) , ˌfal-ən-; fə-ˈlan-jē- How to pronounce phalangeal (audio) , fā-\

Medical Definition of phalangeal

: of or relating to a phalanx or the phalanges

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