metatarsophalangeal en · ADJ
Etymology
From metatarso- + phalangeal.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Relating to the metatarsus and phalange.
Turf toe indicates damage to the large joint at the base of the big toe, called the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint.
2022 June 20, Virginia Zakas, “The 5 injuries that can derail a fantasy season — and what they mean for your team”, in The New York Times: