pisiform

[ pahy-suh-fawrm ]

adjective

1. having the shape of a pea; pea-shaped.

pisiform

/ ˈpɪsɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

1. zoology botany resembling a pea

noun

1. a small pealike bone on the ulnar side of the carpus

Word History and Origins

Origin of pisiform¹

1760–70; < New Latin pisiformis, equivalent to pisi- (combining form representing Latin pisum pea ¹ ) + -formis -form

Word History and Origins

Origin of pisiform¹

C18: via New Latin from Latin pīsum pea + forma shape

Example Sentences

The ulnare, intermedium and pisiform are comparatively large flattened bones, the others are small and cubical.

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The bones of the proximal row are the radiale, the ulnare, and the pisiform.

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The pisiform also is well developed, but there is no radial sesamoid.

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The pisiform is large and several other sesamoid bones occur.

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The pisiform bone, situated at the external part of the first row of bone, is prominent posteriorly.

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