Definition of sesamoid in English:

sesamoid

(also sesamoid bone)

noun ˈsɛsəmɔɪdˈsɛsəˌmɔɪd

A small independent bone or bony nodule developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure, typically in the hands and feet. The kneecap is a particularly large sesamoid bone.
Example sentencesExamples
- Another characteristic of muscles subjected to high force regimes is the presence of sesamoids or calcified central tendons.
- Hunt discovered a high fracture that does not involve the sesamoid bones.
- A sesamoid bone may develop in the bicipital tendon over the radial tuberosity.
- Plain radiographs may reveal the type of injury by the position of the sesamoids.
- The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body and provides increased mechanical advantage for knee extension.

Origin

Late 17th century: from sesame (with reference to the similarity in shape of a sesame seed) + -oid.

Definition of sesamoid in US English:

sesamoid

(also sesamoid bone)

nounˈsɛsəˌmɔɪdˈsesəˌmoid

A small independent bone or bony nodule developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure, typically in the hands and feet. The kneecap is a particularly large sesamoid bone.
Example sentencesExamples
- Plain radiographs may reveal the type of injury by the position of the sesamoids.
- The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body and provides increased mechanical advantage for knee extension.
- A sesamoid bone may develop in the bicipital tendon over the radial tuberosity.
- Hunt discovered a high fracture that does not involve the sesamoid bones.
- Another characteristic of muscles subjected to high force regimes is the presence of sesamoids or calcified central tendons.

Origin

Late 17th century: from sesame (with reference to the similarity in shape of a sesame seed) + -oid.

单词	sesamoid
释义	Definition of sesamoid in English: sesamoid (also sesamoid bone) noun ˈsɛsəmɔɪdˈsɛsəˌmɔɪd A small independent bone or bony nodule developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure, typically in the hands and feet. The kneecap is a particularly large sesamoid bone. Example sentencesExamples Another characteristic of muscles subjected to high force regimes is the presence of sesamoids or calcified central tendons. Hunt discovered a high fracture that does not involve the sesamoid bones. A sesamoid bone may develop in the bicipital tendon over the radial tuberosity. Plain radiographs may reveal the type of injury by the position of the sesamoids. The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body and provides increased mechanical advantage for knee extension. Origin Late 17th century: from sesame (with reference to the similarity in shape of a sesame seed) + -oid. Definition of sesamoid in US English: sesamoid (also sesamoid bone) nounˈsɛsəˌmɔɪdˈsesəˌmoid A small independent bone or bony nodule developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure, typically in the hands and feet. The kneecap is a particularly large sesamoid bone. Example sentencesExamples Plain radiographs may reveal the type of injury by the position of the sesamoids. The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body and provides increased mechanical advantage for knee extension. A sesamoid bone may develop in the bicipital tendon over the radial tuberosity. Hunt discovered a high fracture that does not involve the sesamoid bones. Another characteristic of muscles subjected to high force regimes is the presence of sesamoids or calcified central tendons. Origin Late 17th century: from sesame (with reference to the similarity in shape of a sesame seed) + -oid.
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