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Meaning of "patella" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PATELLA

From Latin, from patina shallow pan.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PATELLA

patella  [pəˈtɛlə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PATELLA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Patella is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PATELLA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

patella

Patella

The patella, also known as the kneecap or kneepan, is a thick, circular-triangular bone which articulates with the femur and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. The patella appears in the majority of vertebrates with a femur, for example mice, cats, and birds, but not whales or most reptiles and amphibians such as snakes or frogs. In humans, the patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body. Babies are born with a patella of soft cartilage which begins to ossify into bone at about three years of age.

Definition of patella in the English dictionary

The first definition of patella in the dictionary is a small flat triangular bone in front of and protecting the knee joint Nontechnical name: kneecap. Other definition of patella is a cuplike structure, such as the spore-producing body of certain ascomycetous fungi. Patella is also a small pan.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PATELLA


circumstellar
ˌsɜːkəmˈstɛlə
clitellar
klɪˈtɛlə
fenestella
ˌfɛnɪˈstɛlə
foreteller
fɔːˈtɛlə
haustella
hɔːˈstɛlə
interstellar
ˌɪntəˈstɛlə
panatella
ˌpænəˈtɛlə
panetella
ˌpænəˈtɛlə
patellar
pəˈtɛlə
prepatellar
ˌpriːpəˈtɛlə
rostella
rɒˈstɛlə
scutella
skjuːˈtɛlə
sitella
sɪˈtɛlə
stella
ˈstɛlə
stellar
ˈstɛlə
storyteller
ˈstɔːrɪˌtɛlə
substellar
sʌbˈstɛlə
tarantella
ˌtærənˈtɛlə
teller
ˈtɛlə
toccatella
ˌtɒkəˈtɛlə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PATELLA

pate
patellae
patellar
patellar reflex
patellate
patellectomy
patelliform
paten
patency
Patenier
patent
patent agent
Patent and Trademark Office
patent attorney
patent engineer
patent fastener
patent holder
patent infringement
patent law
patent leather

WORDS THAT END LIKE PATELLA

a cappella
Capella
capitella
cella
Cinderella
clitella
fella
Isabella
Marbella
marcella
mozzarella
nigella
novella
paella
sabella
salmonella
Sella
sittella
umbrella
zanella

Synonyms and antonyms of patella in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «patella» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PATELLA

Find out the translation of patella to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of patella from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «patella» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

髌骨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rótula
570 millions of speakers

English

patella
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वुटने की चक्की
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرضفة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

надколенника
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

patela
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

patd
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rotule
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Patd
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Patella
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

膝蓋骨
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

슬개골
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mbesuk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xương bánh chè
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

patd
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेटी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

patd
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

patella
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rzepki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

надколінка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tipsie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιγονατίδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

patella
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

patella
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

patella
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of patella

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PATELLA»

The term «patella» is regularly used and occupies the 55.412 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PATELLA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «patella» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «patella» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about patella

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PATELLA»

Discover the use of patella in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to patella and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Patella
Arthros copy has contributed little except to the patient's psyche. The currently most popular surgical treatment for recurrent dislocation of the patella was first described 50 years ago.
Giles R. Scuderi, 1995
2
Angels and Demons: A Christian Primer of the Spiritual World
Among the topics Patella explores with a valuable combination of pastoral wisdom and academic rigor are: the role of angels in the ministry of Jesus the apocalyptic battle in Revelation the occult, possession, and the work of Satan what ...
Michael Patella, 2012
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Automated static perimetry
You'll learn to make the best clinical use of new techniques with detailed instructions, as well as learn new methods of analysis for progression. * Includes new printouts and illustrations showing the latest field tests and analyses * ...
Douglas R. Anderson, Vincent Michael Patella, 1999
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The Gospel According to Luke
"Complete biblical texts with sound, scholarly based commentary that is written at a pastoral level; the Scripture translation is that of the New American Bible with Revised New Testament and Revised Psalms (1991)"--Provided by publisher.
Michael Patella, 2005
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Functional Soft-tissue Examination and Treatment by Manual ...
Extensor Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee) (see Anterior Knee) Etiology: The patellar tendon (distal extension of the tendon of the quadricepts femoris), which extends from the inferior pole of the patella to the tibial tuberosity, is 25% to  ...
Warren I. Hammer, 2007
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Abnormal Skeletal Phenotypes: From Simple Signs to Complex ...
The malformation spectrum of the ear/patella/ short stature syndrome (Meier- Gorlin syndrome, OMIM 224690) includes microtia, absent patellae, short stature, a characteristic facies, micrognathia, elbow dislocation, slender ribs and long bones ...
Alessandro Castriota-Scanderbeg, Bruno Dallapiccola, 2005
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Anatomy Coloring Workbook
We shall also consider a third bone, the patella, commonly known as the kneecap. ^ _ _ ^ Begin your work on the plate by coloring the main title The Lower Extremity/The Tibia and Fibula. Then color the title The Patella In Place. After you have ...
I. Edward Alcamo, 2003
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Orthopedic Physical Assessment
Patellar Tap Test (“Ballotable Patella”). With the patient's knee extended or flexed to discomfort, the examiner applies a slight tap or pressure over the patella. When this is done, a floating of the patella should be felt. This is sometimes called ...
David J. Magee, 2008
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The patella: a team approach
The book provides a rational strategy for diagnosis with a step-by-step guide to the history and physical examination, a sensible approach to using imaging studies, and the many causes of patellar pain without malalignment.
Ronald P. Grelsamer, Jenny McConnell, 1998
10
Pediatric Fractures and Dislocations
It is difficult to distinguish traumatic patella dislocations from chronic recurrent patella dislocations, especially in young girls with hypoplastic and high-riding patellae. The diagnosis of a dislocation is easily made on the basis of clinical findings.
Lutz von Laer, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PATELLA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term patella is used in the context of the following news items.
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Video: Silver Ferns to focus on defensive improvement
Captain Casey Kopua, still finding her feet after nine months off with a ruptured patella tendon in her knee, agreed. "We didn't adapt quickly ... «3News NZ, Jul 15»
2
Options abound for ACL injuries
A dislocating kneecap, called luxating patella, is a very common condition in the breed with symptoms starting to appear around one year of ... «Toledo Blade, Jul 15»
3
Value of SPECT-CT Imaging for Middle-Aged Patients with Chronic …
The median scintigraphic uptake in the patella was higher in non-responders than in responders (2 vs. 1). Among patients with higher patella ... «BMC Blogs Network, Jul 15»
4
Knoch's Hannes already testing surgically repaired knee
Stress fractures aside, the major problem for Hannes was that his medial patella-femoral ligament (MPFL), the most important soft tissue ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
5
The Knicks Are 'OK' With Carmelo Anthony Participating In Team …
He had surgery to repair his left patella tendon on February 19, and was originally given a 4-6 month schedule for full recovery. Considering ... «UPROXX, Jul 15»
6
NBA News: Baron Davis Looking To Make A Comeback
Davis fell to the ground during a fast break, tearing his right ACL and MCL, while suffering a partial tear of the patella tendon in his right knee. «International Business Times, Jul 15»
7
Twitter mailbag: Cowboys feel good about offseason
Remember, he missed time this spring with knee troubles, although they're unrelated to his patella surgery from a few years ago. «ESPN, Jul 15»
8
Championship: Hawks boss Eaton rolling with the injury blows
Eaton said: “Callum Casey has got a bang on the patella tendon in his knee, Liam Mackay has a glute' strain and Michael Haley didn't train ... «Yorkshire Evening Post, Jul 15»
9
NBA AM: Hibbert Hoping to Bounce Back in L.A.
That postseason, Davis badly injured his right knee (suffering a partial tear of the patella tendon and complete tears of the ACL and MCL). «Basketball Insiders, Jul 15»
10
Rob Sayer working hard to become a wily Fox at Leicestershire
And the 20-year-old bowler, who has had to battle back from a difficult last 12 months due to patella tendonitis, is determined to use every ... «Cambridge News, Jul 15»

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