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PATELLAR

Dictionary entry overview: What does patellar mean?

• PATELLAR (adjective)
The adjective PATELLAR has 1 sense:

1. near or relating to the patella or kneecap

Familiarity information: PATELLAR used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• PATELLAR (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Near or relating to the patella or kneecap

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

patellar tendon

Pertainym:

patella (a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint)

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