patella (noun)
pa·tel·la (pə-tĕl′ə)
pl. pa·tel·lae (-tĕl′ē)
Meaning:
1.
a. A flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint. Also called kneecap.
b. A dish-shaped anatomical formation.
2. A pan or dish in ancient Rome.
Synonyms:
kneecap, kneepan
Usage:
Having learned his lesson, the rollerblader wore kneepads to protect his patellae from further injury.
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