sesamoid
IPA: sˈɛsʌmɔɪd
noun
- (anatomy) A sesamoid bone or sesamoid cartilage.
adjective
- Resembling a sesame seed in size or shape.
- Of or relating to a sesamoid bone.
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Examples of "sesamoid" in Sentences
- The sesamoid bones are small, pea-shaped bones embedded within tendons
- The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body, located in the front of the knee
- Sesamoid injuries can be painful and result in limited range of motion
- Some people have extra sesamoid bones in their feet, which can cause discomfort when walking or running
- Proper footwear and stretching exercises can help prevent sesamoid injuries in athletes
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