navicular

[ nuh-vik-yuh-ler ]

/ nəˈvɪk yə lər /

Anatomy

adjective

boat-shaped, as certain bones.

noun

Also na·vic·u·lar·e

[nuh-vik-yuh-lair-ee, -lahr-ee] /nəˌvɪk yəˈlɛər i, -ˈlɑr i/. the bone at the radial end of the proximal row of the bones of the carpus.

the bone in front of the talus on the inner side of the foot.

Nearby words

navel-gazing, navelwort, navette, navew, navicert, navicular, navicular abdomen, navicular fossa of urethra, navicular fossa of vestibule of vagina, navig., navigable

Origin of navicular

1535–45; < Late Latin nāviculāris of, relating to shipping, equivalent to Latin nāvicul(a) a small ship (nāvi(s) ship + -cula -cule¹;) + -āris -ar¹

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Examples from the Web for navicular

In this way it is conceivable that navicular disease may follow the condition of simple contracted heels.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks
The navicular bone and bursa and the tendon of the perforans also suffer from the effects of compression.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks
Its posterior part shows a transversely elongated facet for articulation with the navicular bone.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks
It forms the termination of the digit, and, with the navicular bone, is included entirely within the hoof.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks

Cymbiform: boat-shaped: a concave disc with elevated margin; navicular.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for navicular

navicular

/ anatomy /

adjective (nəˈvɪkjʊlə)

shaped like a boat

noun Also: naviculare (nəˌvɪkjʊˈlɑːrɪ)

a small boat-shaped bone of the wrist or foot

Word Origin for navicular

C16: from Late Latin nāviculāris, from Latin nāvicula, diminutive of nāvis ship

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Medicine definitions for navicular

navicular

[ nə-vĭk′yə-lər ]

n.

A comma-shaped bone of the wrist that is located in the first row of carpals.

A concave bone of the foot, located between the talus and the metatarsals.scaphoid

adj.

Shaped like a boat.