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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