scaphoid

American  

[skaf-oid] / ˈskæf ɔɪd /

noun

1. Anatomy. a navicular.

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adjective

1. having the shape of a boat; navicular.

scaphoid British  

/ ˈskæfɔɪd /

adjective

1. anatomy an obsolete word for navicular

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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

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 scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum bones contribute to the formation of the radiocarpal joint.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The scaphoid, in addition to its displacement, is much compressed on the planter surface, being little more than one-half the width of the dorsal surface.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)