sesamoid
shaped like a sesame seed, as certain small nodular bones and cartilages.
Origin of sesamoid
1Other words from sesamoid
- in·ter·ses·a·moid, adjective
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How to use sesamoid in a sentence
The patella, according to Strangeways, may be considered a sesamoid bone.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixAt the Fetlock numerous branches to the metacarpo-phalangeal articulation, the sesamoid sheath, and the tendons.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot | Harry Caulton ReeksAt the level of the sesamoid bones it divides, as does the internal nerve, into three main branches—the digital nerves.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot | Harry Caulton ReeksThe inhibitory apparatus of the fetlock joint is materially reinforced by the proximal sesamoid bones.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixWhile it is possible for one sesamoid bone to become involved without its fellow being affected, this is not usual.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix
British Dictionary definitions for sesamoid
/ (ˈsɛsəˌmɔɪd) /
of or relating to various small bones formed in tendons, such as the patella
of or relating to any of various small cartilages, esp those of the nose
Origin of sesamoid
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