Definition of capitate
1
: forming a head
2
: abruptly enlarged and globose
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Origin and Etymology of capitate
Latin capitatus headed, from capit-, caput head
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First Known Use: 1661
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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medical Definition of capitate
: abruptly enlarged and globular
medical Definition of capitate
: the largest bone of the wrist that is situated between the hamate and the trapezoid in the distal row of carpal bones and that articulates with the third metacarpal
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