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Definitions for: Capitate [n] the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metatarsal
[adj] (biology) being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip
Webster (1913) Definition: Cap"i*tate, a. [L. capitatus fr. caput head.]
1. Headlike in form; also, having the distal end enlarged and
rounded, as the stigmas of certain flowers.
2. (Bot.) Having the flowers gathered into a head.
Synonyms: capitate bone, circular, os capitatum, round
See Also: carpal, carpal bone, wrist bone
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