Calcaneal

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters
Definition of Calcaneal

noun

  1. In <em>anatomy</em>, relating to the calcaneum or heel-bone: as, <em>calcaneal</em> arteries, ligaments, etc.
  2. In <em>ornithology</em>, of or pertaining to the back upper part of the tarsometatarsus (tarsus of ordinary language) of a bird, where there is often a tuberosity regarded by some ornithologists as a calcaneum, and so named by them: as, a <em>calcaneal</em> tubercle; <em>calcaneal</em> tuberosity. See cut under <internalXref urlencoded="tarsometatarsus">tarsometatarsus</internalXref>.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the calcaneum.

    "<ex>calcaneal</ex> arteries"

  2. Of or pertaining to the <xref>calcaneus</xref> (heel bone).
  3. relating to the heel bone or heel
Anagrams of Calcaneal

No exact anagrams found for "calcaneal". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

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About the Word "Calcaneal"

Calcaneal is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Calcaneal" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "calcaneal" is a medium-scoring word.