scaphoid

[ skaf-oid ]

noun

1. Anatomy. a navicular.

adjective

1. having the shape of a boat; navicular.

scaphoid

/ ˈskæfɔɪd /

adjective

1. See navicular
   anatomy an obsolete word for navicular

Word History and Origins

Origin of scaphoid¹

First recorded in 1735–45; frpm New Latin scaphoīdēs, from Greek skaphoeidḗs “like a boat”; scaph-, -oid

Word History and Origins

Origin of scaphoid¹

C18: via New Latin from Greek skaphoeidēs, from skaphē boat

Example Sentences

The lobule should be shapely, not adherent, not too pendulous and free from grooves extending from the scaphoid fossa.

From Project Gutenberg

The anti-helix may be unduly prominent or be insignificant; the scaphoid fossa may extend through the lobule or be triple.

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The scaphoid fossa extends through the lobe, which is continuous with the body of the ear and is not distinct.

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It articulates at its proximal end with the humerus, and at its distal end with the radiale or scaphoid bone of the carpus.

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The os magnum, as in living Subungulates, articulates with the lunar, not reaching the scaphoid.

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