Definition of Scaphoid

1. Adjective. Shaped like a boat.

Exact synonyms: Navicular
Category relationships: Anatomy, General Anatomy
Similar to: Formed
Derivative terms: Navicular

Definition of Scaphoid

1. a. Resembling a boat in form; boat-shaped.

Definition of Scaphoid

1. Adjective. Shaped like a boat, navicular. ¹

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scaphoid

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

Medical Definition of Scaphoid

1. Resembling a boat in form; boat-shaped. The scaphoid bone. Scaphoid bone One of the carpal bones, which articulates with the radius; the radiale. One of the tarsal bones; the navicular bone. See Navicular. Origin: Gr. A boat: cf. F. Scaphoide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scaphoid

scaphanders
scaphiophrynine
scaphiophrynines
scaphism
scaphite
scapho-
scaphocephalic
scaphocephalism
scaphocephalous
scaphocerite
scaphocerites
scaphognathite
scaphognathites
scaphohydrocephalus
scaphoid (current term)
scaphoid abdomen
scaphoid bone
scaphoid fossa
scaphoid fossa of sphenoid bone
scaphoid fracture
scaphoid scapula
scaphoid tuberosity
scaphoids
scapholunar
scapholunars
scaphopda
scaphopod
scaphopods
scapi

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