patella meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of patella at MeaningMonkey.org. patella meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

PATELLA noun

Definition of patella (noun)

a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
- synonyms: kneecap, kneepan
type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets
- synonyms: genus Patella

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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