sesamoid

ses·a·moid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ses-uh-moid]
- /ˈsɛs əˌmɔɪd/
- /ˈses.ə.mɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ses-uh-moid]
- /ˈsɛs əˌmɔɪd/

Definitions of sesamoid word

adjective sesamoid shaped like a sesame seed, as certain small nodular bones and cartilages. 1
adjective sesamoid of or relating to various small bones formed in tendons, such as the patella 0
adjective sesamoid of or relating to any of various small cartilages, esp those of the nose 0
adjective sesamoid shaped like a sesame seed; specif., designating or of any of certain small bones developing in tendons, as at a joint, or any of certain small cartilaginous nodules in the nose 0
noun sesamoid such a bone or cartilage 0

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Origin of sesamoid

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

1690-1700; < Latin sēsamoīdēs < Greek sēsamoeidḗs like sesame seed. See sesame, -oid

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Parts of speech for Sesamoid

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sesamoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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