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capitate

I

noun

the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus

• Syn: ↑capitate bone, ↑os capitatum

• Hypernyms: ↑carpal bone, ↑carpal, ↑wrist bone

II

adjective

being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip

• Similar to: ↑round, ↑circular

• Topics: ↑biology, ↑biological science

Useful english dictionary. 2012.