Definition of Navicular

1. Adjective. Shaped like a boat.

Exact synonyms: Scaphoid
Category relationships: Anatomy, General Anatomy
Similar to: Formed

2. Noun. The largest wrist bone on the thumb side.
Exact synonyms: Os Scaphoideum, Scaphoid Bone
Generic synonyms: Carpal, Carpal Bone, Wrist Bone

Definition of Navicular

1. a. Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a boat or ship.

2. n. The navicular bone.

Definition of Navicular

1. Adjective. Shaped like a boat. ¹

2. Noun. (anatomy) A navicular bone. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Navicular

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Navicular

1. 1. Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a boat or ship. 2. Shaped like a boat; cymbiform; scaphoid; as, the navicular glumes of most grasses; the navicular bone. Navicular bone. A disease affecting the navicular bone, or the adjacent parts, in a horse's foot. Origin: L. Navicularius, fr. Navicula, dim. Of navis ship: cf. F. Naviculaire. The navicular bone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Navicular

navel orange
navel point
naveless
navelike
navels
navelwort
navelworts
naves
navette
navettes
navew
navews
navicert
navicerts
navicula
navicular (current term)
navicular abdomen
navicular articular surface of talus
navicular bone
navicular bone of hand
navicular disease
navicular fracture
naviculars
navicularthritis
naviculas
navie
navies
naviform
navigabilities

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