sesamoid

noun /'sɛsə,mɔɪd/

Definition
any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'sesamoid'.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
4
Length
8

Word Statistics

Length
8
Syllables
3
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