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patella

noun

1 patella

A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint.

synonyms: kneecap, kneepan.

Roget 191: receptacle; inclosure etc. 232; recipient, receiver, reservatory.    compartment; cell, cellule; follicle; hole, corner, niche, ... show more

Dutch: knieschijf
Polish: trzeszczka, rzepka

2 Patella

Type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets.

synonym: genus Patella.


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