Patellar

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pa·tel·la (p

-t

)

n. pl. pa·tel·lae (-t

)

a. A flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint. Also called kneecap.

b. A dish-shaped anatomical formation.

2. A pan or dish in ancient Rome.

[Latin, diminutive of patina, plate, pan; see paten.]

pa·tellar, pa·tellate (-t

t, -

) adj.

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Adj.

patellar - near or relating to the patella or kneecap; "patellar tendon"

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