PATELLA Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
patella.
(exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word patella. (close relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word patella. (close relations)
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Definition of PATELLA
Definition of PATELLA
Best Alternative Words for PATELLA
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kneecap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint verb • shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning | ||||||||
kneepan | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint | ||||||||
rotula | nounn | |||||||
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genus patella | ||||||||
noun • type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets |
Best Hypernyms For PATELLA
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
patella, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
sesamoid
Phrases (3)
mollusk genusos sesamoideumsesamoid bone