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hamate

(hāˈmātˌ)

adjective
Anatomy

Hooked at the tip.

noun

A small, hook-shaped carpal bone of the wrist. Also called unciform.

Origin:

Origin: Latin hāmātus

Origin: , from hāmus, hook

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