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scaphoid

Syllabification: (scaph·oid)
Pronunciation: /ˈskafˌoid/
Definition of scaphoid

noun

Anatomy
  • a large carpal bone articulating with the radius below the thumb.

Origin:

mid 18th century (in the sense 'boat-shaped'): from modern Latin scaphoides, from Greek skaphoeidēs, from skaphos 'boat'

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