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 The possibility remains that guard Norman Powell, sidelined since Feb. 10 with a fractured medial sesamoid bone in his foot, could join them on the practice floor. — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2022 The Clippers released a statement saying that Powell fractured the medial sesamoid bone and there is no timetable for his return. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2022 The 5-year-old mare Moreavino suffered a right front sesamoid fracture on the far turn of the 1-mile fifth race Thursday. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2021 Though there’s one type of sesamoid bone that almost everyone has: the kneecap. — Alex Schwartz, Popular Science, 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, 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, 21 Oct. 2019 The question is whether the toe injury – a likely sesamoid fracture – will heal or require surgery. — Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, 27 Feb. 2018 The question is whether the toe injury – a likely sesamoid fracture – will heal or require surgery. — Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, 27 Feb. 2018 See More

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“Sesamoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesamoid. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.

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sesamoid

adjective

ses·a·moid | \ ˈses-ə-ˌmȯid

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