hamate

/hæˈmeɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A hamate bone, the distal bone of the human or other vertebrate ulna, or a person or thing resembling it in shape or form.

“The doctor examined the patient’s broken hamate bone.”

2. adjective

Relating to or resembling the hamate bone.

“The hamate shape of the new sculpture caught the artist’s attention.”

Synonyms

  • ulnar
  • wrist bone