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What body part does the medical root word tarso refer to?

The medical root word "tarso" refers to the ankle.

It is derived from the Greek word "tarsos" meaning "ankle".

Here are some examples of medical terms using "tarso":

* Tarsometatarsal joint: The joint between the tarsal bones of the ankle and the metatarsal bones of the foot.

* Tarsorrhaphy: A surgical procedure to close the eyelids.

* Tarsal tunnel syndrome: A condition that affects the nerves in the ankle.

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