sesamoid
Americanadjective
adjective
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of or relating to various small bones formed in tendons, such as the patella
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of or relating to any of various small cartilages, esp those of the nose
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of sesamoid
1690–1700; < Latin sēsamoīdēs < Greek sēsamoeidḗs like sesame seed. See sesame, -oid
Example Sentences
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Both of the sesamoid bones in her right front leg had snapped.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
His sesamoid bone is crushed and, he said, dying.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
The possibility remains that guard Norman Powell, sidelined since Feb. 10 with a fractured medial sesamoid bone in his foot, could join them on the practice floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2022
X-rays revealed a non-displaced fracture of the sesamoid bone.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2021
Navicular disease is an inflammation of the sesamoid sheath, induced by repeated bruising or laceration, and complicated in many cases by inflammation and caries of the navicular bone.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
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