1. either of the two bony prominences on each side of the ankle
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The doctor examined the swollen malleolus after the patient’s fall.
• A fracture of the lateral malleolus is a common ankle injury.
• The medial malleolus forms the inner bump of the ankle.
• Physical therapy helped strengthen the muscles around the malleolus.
• The X-ray clearly showed damage to the malleolus.
• Athletes often injure the malleolus during sports activities.