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capitate

ca·pi·tate

UK/ˈkæpɪteɪt/ uncommon us
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

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

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adjective

1.

being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip

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Origin

From Latin capitātus (“having a head”), from caput (“head”) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix). The noun comes from the clipping of capitate bone.

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