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scapho·​lunar | \ ¦skafə+ \

Definition of scapholunar

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: relating to or composed of the navicular and lunar bones of the carpus

scapholunar

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Definition of scapholunar (Entry 2 of 2)

: a bone in the carpus of many carnivorous mammals that is made up of the fused navicular and lunar

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History and Etymology for scapholunar

Adjective

scaph- + lunar

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“Scapholunar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scapholunar. Accessed 3 Dec. 2021.

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