noun
patella
Patella (noun) means the sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap.
noun
1
The sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap.
2
A little dish or vase.
3
An orbicular sessile apothecium, with a marginal rim distinct from the thallus.
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Etymology
From Latin patella (“a small pan or dish, a plate; the kneepan, patella”), diminutive of patina (“a broad shallow dish, pan”). Doublet of paella.
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What is the meaning of patella?
"patella" (noun) means the sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap.
What are the different meanings of patella?
"patella" has 3 main meanings: 1. The sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap; 2. A little dish or vase; 3. An orbicular sessile apothecium, with a marginal rim distinct from the thallus.