patella
noun/pəˈtɛlə/
Frequency rank: #19,275 most common English word
Meaning
The kneecap; the small, flat bone at the front of the knee joint.
Example sentence
The doctor examined her swollen patella after she fell off her bicycle.
Synonyms & related words
- kneecap
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