👉 The term "trophallaxis" is often used in medicine to refer to the structure of a limb or part of a limb that receives blood from the heart. It is most commonly seen in the lower limbs, including the toes, feet, and ankles. The term is derived from the Greek word "trophos," which means "bone" or "bone-like structure," and "allia," which refers to "thread." This term describes how blood vessels are attached to bones as they
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