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patella
See patella in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. pa·tel·lae (-tĕlˈē)
- a. A flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint. Also called kneecap.b. A dish-shaped anatomical formation.
- A pan or dish in ancient Rome.
Origin:
Origin: Latin
Origin: , diminutive of patina, plate, pan; see paten
.Related Forms:
- pa·telˈlar, pa·telˈlate (-tĕlˈĭt, -ātˌ) adjective
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