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1. (adj.) capitate
globose, as certain leaf or flower clusters.
2. capitate
enlarged or knob-shaped at the end, as a bone.
Etymology: (1655–65; < L capitātus having a head =capit-, s. of caput head +-ātus -ate1)
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1. (adj) capitate, capitate bone, os capitatum
the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus
2. (adj) capitate
being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip
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1. (adj) capitate
headlike in form; also, having the distal end enlarged and rounded, as the stigmas of certain flowers
2. (adj) capitate
having the flowers gathered into a head
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