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tarsus

Term: tarsus

Literally meaning: flat surface used for drying”

Origin: Anc Greek
ταρσός/ tarsos(=tarsus) > τέρσομαι/tersomai(= to become dry)

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Definition
1. the seven  bones between the tibia and the metatarsus in tetrapods
2. the inner fibrous plate of connective tissue of the eyelid.  

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