Capitate Definition & Meaning
capitate
- adjective
- being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip
- noun
- the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus
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- What does capitate mean?
- being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus
- What part of speech is capitate?
- Capitate is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does capitate have?
- Capitate has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).