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Word: Capitate
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from Latin capitatus, from caput, capit-, ‘head’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkapɪteɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
ending in a distinct compact head.
Short Definition:ending in distinct compact head
Word: Capitate
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkapɪteɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the largest of the carpal bones, situated at the base of the palm of the hand and articulating with the third metacarpal.
Short Definition:largest of carpal bones, situated at base of palm of hand and articulating with third metacarpal
Variant Forms:
- capitate bone
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