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patellar

American  
[puh-tel-er] / pəˈtɛl ər /

adjective

  1. relating to the patella.


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Way back in 2012 he suffered patellar tendonitis, a career-threatening condition that kept him out for two years.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Lakers did get a piece back to help their cause when backup center Jaxson Hayes returned after missing the last three games with left patellar tendinopathy.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Dan Jones ripped both patellar tendons when he raced with 80kg during a strongman contest in Southport at the beginning of September.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024

Finch, who was hurt in a sideline collision with Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley, will have his ruptured right patellar tendon repaired Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the plan.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

As in: I wonder why my dad never had surgery on his patellar tendinitis.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander

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