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navicular

/nəˈvɪk.jə.lər/

2 entries

adjective

/nəˈvɪk.jə.lər/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к ладьевидной кости в стопе или запястье; используется преимущественно в анатомии.

Relating to a boat-shaped bone in the foot or wrist; used primarily in anatomy.

  1. Boat-shapedC2formal

    Having a shape that resembles a small boat or vessel.

    ruЛадьевидный

    • The navicular bone in the foot is named for its boat-like shape.
    • The architect designed a navicular structure for the new pavilion.
    • Certain seeds have a navicular form that aids in water dispersal.

    Synonymsboat-shapedscaphoid

Forms
  • more navicular comparative form
  • most navicular superlative form

noun

/nəˈvɪk.jə.lər/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее самую крупную кость запястья, расположенную со стороны большого пальца руки.

A noun referring to the largest wrist bone located on the thumb side of the hand.

  1. Wrist boneC1formalmedical

    The largest bone on the thumb side of the wrist, also known as the scaphoid bone.

    ruЛадьевидная кость

    • The navicular bone is often fractured during falls on an outstretched hand.
    • Doctors examined the navicular for signs of injury.
    • The navicular is located near the base of the thumb.

    Synonymsscaphoidscaphoid bone

Forms
  • naviculars plural form
  • naviculars' possessive plural form
  • navicular's possessive singular form