scaphoid
Americannoun
adjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of scaphoid
First recorded in 1735–45; frpm New Latin scaphoīdēs, from Greek skaphoeidḗs “like a boat”; see origin at scaph-, -oid
Example Sentences
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Tatis underwent surgery to repair the scaphoid bone in his left wrist on March 16.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2022
While trying to down a punt at the one-yard line against Stanford, he planted his wrist awkwardly on the turf, breaking the scaphoid bone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2021
They won’t be together for at least another month because of the non-displaced fracture of the scaphoid bone in Beal’s left wrist.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 26, 2014
The resulting transmission of force up the limb may result in a fracture of the humerus, radius, or scaphoid bones.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The joints of the fore-fingers bend downwards, and are endowed with powerful ligaments; and in the wrist the scaphoid and semi-lunar bones are united by bone, which increases its strength.
From Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon by Sterndale, Robert Armitage
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