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Capitate

Capitate Meaning & Definition
Capitate Definition And Meaning

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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