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
Semien has been out since April 15 with a fractured scaphoid bone.
From Washington Times • Jul. 2, 2017
The scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum bones contribute to the formation of the radiocarpal joint.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The radius and ulna are distinct; the scaphoid and lunar of the tarsus are united; 367 there is never an os centrale in the adult; and the fibula is distinct.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" by Various
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