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patellae

noun

Meaning

  1. The sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap.
  2. A little dish or vase.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ligamentum(English)patellofemoral(English)patellar reflex(English)knees(English)kneecap(English)tibiae(English)fibulas(English)calcanei(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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