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scaphoid

American

[skaf-oid] / ˈskæf ɔɪd /

noun

Anatomy. a navicular.

adjective

having the shape of a boat; navicular.

scaphoid British

/ ˈskæfɔɪd /

adjective

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”; 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

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

Price broke the scaphoid bone in his right wrist before the Dakar and went for broke on Tuesday to take the overall lead.

From Seattle Times

The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team was off on Christmas Day, said that tests revealed ligament damage and a possible scaphoid fracture.

From Los Angeles Times

The Denver Broncos rookie running back sustained ligament damage and a possible scaphoid fracture for which he will receive a second opinion, according to Denver’s 9News.com and NFL Network.

From Reuters

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