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Definition of Sesamoid bone
1. Noun. Any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint.
Exact synonyms: Os Sesamoideum, Sesamoid
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Specialized synonyms: Kneecap, Kneepan, Patella
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Specialized synonyms: Kneecap, Kneepan, Patella
Medical Definition of Sesamoid bone
1. A bone formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint. Synonym: os sesamoideum. (05 Mar 2000)