| 释义 |
scaph·oid
I. \ˈskaˌfȯid\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin scaphoides, from Greek skaphoeidēs, from skaphē trough, bowl, light boat, skiff + -oeidēs -oid; probably akin to Greek skaptein to dig — more at capon
1. : shaped like a boat : navicular
2. : characterized by concavity
< the scaphoid abdomen in some serious diseases >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: New Latin scaphoides, from scaphoides boat-shaped
: the navicular of the carpus or tarsus |