English Explanatory Dictionary

sesamoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resembling a sesame seed in size or shape.
  2. Of or relating to a sesamoid bone.
noun
  1. A sesamoid bone or sesamoid cartilage.

Word forms

sesamoid more sesamoid most sesamoid sesamoids

Etymology

From sesame + -oid.

Derived words

intersesamoid sesamoidal sesamoidectomy sesamoiditis
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