PATELLAR

patellar

(adjective) near or relating to the patella or kneecap; ā€œpatellar tendonā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

patellar (not comparable)

near or relating to the patella or kneecap

Source: Wiktionary


Pa*tel"lar, a. (Anat.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the patella, or kneepan.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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