sesamoid

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ses·a·moid | \ ˈse-sə-ˌmȯid

Definition of sesamoid

: a nodular mass of bone (such as the patella) or cartilage in a tendon especially at a joint or bony prominence

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Recent Examples on the Web Though there’s one type of sesamoid bone that almost everyone has: the kneecap. — Alex Schwartz, Popular Science, "You’ll never have as many bones as you did at birth (and other strange skeleton facts)," 5 Feb. 2020 Enter the panda’s pseudo-thumb, which is also composed of an enlarged radial sesamoid and cartilaginous extension, and is controlled by the same three muscles as in the aye-aye. — National Geographic, "This bizarre primate has a newly discovered digit," 21 Oct. 2019 Further investigation revealed two other muscles are connected to the radial sesamoid, which allow the bone to move in a gripping motion. — National Geographic, "This bizarre primate has a newly discovered digit," 21 Oct. 2019 The question is whether the toe injury – a likely sesamoid fracture – will heal or require surgery. — Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Top offseason medical issues for every NFC team," 27 Feb. 2018 The question is whether the toe injury – a likely sesamoid fracture – will heal or require surgery. — Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Top offseason medical issues for every NFC team," 27 Feb. 2018 Mengden suffered a fracture of his medial tibial sesamoid bone during a bullpen throwing session. — John Hickey, The Mercury News, "Daniel Mengden’s foot surgery a hit for A’s rotation depth," 8 Feb. 2017 Trainer John Shirreffs said X-rays showed a fractured sesamoid bone in the colt’s right front ankle. — Beth Harris, The Seattle Times, "New horses among Preakness challenges facing Always Dreaming," 14 May 2017 Trainer John Shirreffs said X-rays showed a fractured sesamoid bone in the colt's right front ankle. — Beth Harris, courant.com, "New Horses Among Preakness Challenges Facing Always Dreaming," 14 May 2017

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“Sesamoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesamoid. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.

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sesamoid

adjective

ses·a·moid | \ ˈses-ə-ˌmȯid

Medical Definition of sesamoid

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: of, relating to, or being a nodular mass of bone or cartilage in a tendon especially at a joint or bony prominence the patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body

sesamoid

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Medical Definition of sesamoid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a sesamoid bone or cartilage