patella

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/pəˈtɛlə/ English

Definitions

noun

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

Related words

Synonyms

kneecap kneepan rotula genus patella knee bipartite baja sesamoid kneejoint patellar ligament peroneum scutum knee pit patellar reflex sesamoid bone whirl-bone

Associated

luxation patellar limpet ascidian quadriceps trochlear metatarsus tuberosity tendonitis plica

Rhymes

selah umbrella chela stella fellah bella salmonella tele prunella stela

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