Definitions for sesamoid

sesamoid ses·a·moid

Spelling: [ses-uh-moid]
IPA: /ˈsɛs əˌmɔɪd/

Sesamoid is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 316 anagrams from letters in sesamoid (adeimoss).

Definitions for sesamoid

adjective

  1. shaped like a sesame seed, as certain small nodular bones and cartilages.

Origin of sesamoid

1690-1700; Latin sēsamoīdēs Greek sēsamoeidḗs like sesame seed. See sesame, -oid

Examples for sesamoid

At the level of the sesamoid bones it divides, as does the internal nerve, into three main branches—the digital nerves.

On the posterior surface of this extremity is found a sesamoid bone.

The pisiform is large and several other sesamoid bones occur.

Even the sesamoid bones, attached behind to the toes, are two in number instead of four.

It is a sesamoid bone belonging to the thigh muscles; yet in this case it has been left attached, apparently, to the shank.

At the level of each metacarpo-phalangeal articulation are two sesamoid bones.

At the Fetlock numerous branches to the metacarpo-phalangeal articulation, the sesamoid sheath, and the tendons.

The flexor and extensor tendons and the sesamoid bones are displaced laterally.

The patella, according to Strangeways, may be considered a sesamoid bone.

If the puncture involves the sesamoid sheath, the synovial fluid escapes.

Word Value for sesamoid
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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