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patella

Syllabification: (pa·tel·la)
Pronunciation: /pəˈtelə/
Definition of patella

noun (plural patellae /-lē/)

Anatomy
  • the kneecap.

Derivatives

patellar

Pronunciation: /-ˈtelər/
adjective

patellate

Pronunciation: /-ˈtelit, -ˌlāt/
adjective

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin, diminutive of patina 'shallow dish'

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