Definition of Pisiform

1. Noun. A small wrist bone that articulates only with the triquetral.

Exact synonyms: Os Pisiforme, Pisiform Bone
Generic synonyms: Carpal, Carpal Bone, Wrist Bone

Definition of Pisiform

1. a. Resembling a pea or peas in size and shape; as, a pisiform iron ore.

2. n. A small bone on the ulnar side of the carpus in man and many mammals. See Illust. of Artiodactyla.

Definition of Pisiform

1. Adjective. Resembling a pea in size or shape ¹

2. Noun. A small bone in the wrist at the junction of the ulna and the carpus ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pisiform

1. a small bone of the wrist [n -S]

Medical Definition of Pisiform

1. A small bone on the ulnar side of the carpus in man and many mammals. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pisiform

pise
pises
pish
pish posh
pisha paysha
pished
pisher
pishers
pishes
pishing
pishoge
pishoges
pishogue
pishogues
pishu
pisiform (current term)
pisiform bone
pisiforms
pisketti
piskies
pisky
pismires
piso
pisohamate ligament
pisolite
pisolites
pisolith
pisoliths
pisolitic

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