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Meaning of HAMATE

Pronunciation:  'heymeyt

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers
 
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 Synonyms: hamate bone, os hamatum, unciform bone
 
 See Also: carpal, carpal bone, wrist bone

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ha"mate\, a. [L. hamatus, fr. hamus hook.]
Hooked; bent at the end into a hook; hamous.
 

 

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