sesamoid
Americanadjective
adjective
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of or relating to various small bones formed in tendons, such as the patella
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of or relating to any of various small cartilages, esp those of the nose
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Etymology
Origin of sesamoid
1690–1700; < Latin sēsamoīdēs < Greek sēsamoeidḗs like sesame seed. See sesame, -oid
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The Grizzlies announced the procedure Tuesday on a broken medial sesamoid bone in the toe.
From Washington Times ● May 16, 2023
His sesamoid bone is crushed and, he said, dying.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
The possibility remains that guard Norman Powell, sidelined since Feb. 10 with a fractured medial sesamoid bone in his foot, could join them on the practice floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2022
X-rays revealed a non-displaced fracture of the sesamoid bone.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2021
If the puncture involves the sesamoid sheath, the synovial fluid escapes.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
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