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sesamoid

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ses·​a·​moid | \ ˈse-sə-ˌmȯid How to pronounce sesamoid (audio) \

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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sesamoid adjective

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Recent Examples on the Web 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 Forsythe has had surgeries to remove a sesamoid in both feet and suffered from plantar fasciitis in his right foot. — J.p. Hoornstra, Orange County Register, "Nolan Arenado’s two home runs send Dodgers to third straight loss," 18 Apr. 2017

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First Known Use of sesamoid

circa 1696, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for sesamoid

Greek sēsamoeidēs, literally, resembling sesame seed, from sēsamon

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The first known use of sesamoid was circa 1696

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12 Jan 2020

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“Sesamoid.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesamoid. Accessed 29 January 2020.

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sesamoid

adjective
ses·​a·​moid | \ ˈses-ə-ˌmȯid How to pronounce sesamoid (audio) \

Medical Definition of sesamoid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: 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

noun

Medical Definition of sesamoid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a sesamoid bone or cartilage

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