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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Trainer John Shirreffs said X-rays showed a fractured sesamoid bone in the colt’s right front ankle.
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Trainer John Shirreffs said X-rays showed a fractured sesamoid bone in the colt's right front ankle.
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Forsythe has had surgeries to remove a sesamoid in both feet and suffered from plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
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Mengden suffered a fracture of his medial tibial sesamoid bone during a bullpen throwing session.
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Origin and Etymology of sesamoid
Greek sēsamoeidēs, literally, resembling sesame seed, from sēsamon
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of sesamoid
: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
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