capitate | ||
1. | [ adjective ] (biology) being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip | |
Related terms: | biology round | |
2. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metatarsal | |
Synonyms: | os_capitatum capitate_bone | |
Related terms: | carpal_bone | |
Similar spelling: |
capitation |