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tibia

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tibia has 1 sense
  1. tibia, shinbone, shin - the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
    --1 is a kind of leg bone
    --1 is a part of leg

Definitions from the Web

Tibia

Noun (Anatomy)

The tibia is the larger of the two bones located in the lower leg, between the knee and ankle.

Sample sentence: In an unfortunate accident, she fractured her tibia while playing soccer.

Noun (Zoology)

In zoology, tibia refers to the fourth segment of an insect's leg, counting from the base.

Sample sentence: The long and slender tibia of the grasshopper enables it to leap great distances.

Noun (Botany)

In botany, tibia refers to the lower part of the corolla of a flower, usually distinct from the upper part called the limb.

Sample sentence: The tibia of the orchid flower has a vibrant color and unique shape.

Noun (Geology)

In geology, tibia refers to a rock or sediment that forms from the inner layer of a sand dune.

Sample sentence: The tibia found in the desert indicated the presence of an ancient dune system.

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