Associations to the word «Capitate»

Wiktionary

CAPITATE, adjective. (anatomy) Having a distinct globular tip.
CAPITATE, adjective. (botany) Forming a dense, head-like cluster, such as the inflorescences of composites.
CAPITATE, noun. (anatomy) The capitate bone of the wrist.
CAPITATE, verb. (US) (health care) To pay health-care providers using a capitation system.
CAPITATE BONE, noun. The largest of the bones in the human wrist.

Dictionary definition

CAPITATE, noun. The wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus.
CAPITATE, adjective. Being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip.

Wise words

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