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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adjective
cap·i·tate
\ˈkap-ə-ˌtāt\
Medical Definition of capitate
: abruptly enlarged and globular
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capitate
noun
cap·i·tate
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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