Definitions

1. noun

A genus of legumes including the horse chestnut, and a bone in the human or animal wrist.

“The doctor examined the patient’s wrist, identifying a broken astragalus.”

2. noun

A type of root, Astragalus membranaceus, used in traditional Chinese medicine.

“She added astragalus to her tea for its medicinal properties.”

3. noun

A bone in the ankle, also known as the talus.

“He suffered an injury to his astragalus during the accident.”