About The Word Capitate
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Capitate
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What's The Definition Of Capitate?
[n] the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metatarsal
[adj] (biology) being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip Synonyms | Synonyms for Capitate: capitate bone | circular | os capitatum | round Related Terms | Find terms related to Capitate: See Also | carpal | carpal bone | wrist bone Capitate In Webster's Dictionary \Cap"i*tate\, a. [L. capitatus fr. caput head.]
1. Headlike in form; also, having the distal end enlarged and
rounded, as the stigmas of certain flowers.
2. (Bot.) Having the flowers gathered into a head.
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