Associations to the word «Sesamoid»

Wiktionary

SESAMOID, adjective. Resembling a sesame seed in size or shape.
SESAMOID, adjective. Of or relating to a sesamoid bone.
SESAMOID, noun. (anatomy) A sesamoid bone or sesamoid cartilage.
SESAMOID BONE, noun. (anatomy) A small bone embedded within a tendon, typically found in locations where a tendon passes over a joint.

Dictionary definition

SESAMOID, noun. Any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint.

Wise words

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