sesamoid

English

Etymology

sesame +‎ -oid

Adjective

sesamoid (comparative more sesamoid, superlative most sesamoid)

  1. Resembling a sesame seed in size or shape.
  2. Of or relating to a sesamoid bone.

Noun

sesamoid (plural sesamoids)

  1. (anatomy) A sesamoid bone or sesamoid cartilage.

Derived terms

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