peroneal

adjective

pe·​ro·​ne·​al ˌper-ō-ˈnē-əl How to pronounce peroneal (audio) pə-ˈrō-nē- How to pronounce peroneal (audio)
: of, relating to, or located near the fibula

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The devices send out tiny pulses that stimulate the peroneal nerve in the leg to increase blood flow. — Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 Dec. 2024 Reddish was ruled out an hour before tipoff because of a right peroneal strain – irritation or inflammation in the tendons that run along the outside of a person’s ankle and foot. — Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024

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Etymology

New Latin peroneus, from perone fibula, from Greek peronē, literally, pin, from peirein to pierce — more at diapir

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peroneal was in 1828

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peroneal

adjective
pe·​ro·​ne·​al ˌper-ō-ˈnē-əl How to pronounce peroneal (audio) pə-ˈrō-nē- How to pronounce peroneal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or located near the fibula
2
: relating to or involving a peroneal part
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