Associations to the word «Capitate»

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.

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.