tibia
noun/ˈtɪbiə/
Frequency rank: #14,421 most common English word
Meaning
The larger of the two bones in the lower leg, running from the knee to the ankle.
Example sentence
The doctor confirmed that he had fractured his tibia during the football match.
Synonyms & related words
- shinbone
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