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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
