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Pisiform

Pisiform Meaning & Definition
Pisiform Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Pisiform?

[n] a small wrist bone that articulates only with the triquetral

Synonyms | Synonyms for Pisiform: os pisiforme | pisiform bone

Related Terms | Find terms related to Pisiform:

See Also | carpal | carpal bone | wrist bone

Pisiform In Webster's Dictionary

\Pi"si*form\, a. [L. pisum a pea + -form: cf. F. pisiforme.] Resembling a pea or peas in size and shape; as, a pisiform iron ore.
\Pi"si*form\, n. (Anat.) A small bone on the ulnar side of the carpus in man and many mammals. See Illust. of {Artiodactyla}.

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