 patella |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint | |
| Synonyms: | kneecap kneepan | |
| Related terms: | sesamoid_bone knee | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (biology,zoology) type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets | |
| Synonyms: | genus_Patella | |
| Related terms: | mollusk_genus Patellidae common_limpet | |
| Similar spelling: |
Patel Padilla Patillo Padula Padillo Pattillo Petell Patil |
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