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patella

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Noun

type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets

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

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Synonyms:
Patella genus Patella kneecap kneepan

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Words contain "patella":
genus patella patella patella vulgata patellar patellar reflex
Words contain "patella" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
articulatio genus genu human knee knee joint patella patellar knee

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