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capitellum

/ ˌkæpɪˈtɛləm /

noun

  1. anatomy an enlarged knoblike structure at the end of a bone that forms an articulation with another bone; capitulum

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Word History and Origins

Origin of capitellum1

C19: from Latin, diminutive of capitulum

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Example Sentences

Of this base (capitellum), two parts mixed with one part of olive oil form the sapo saracenicus.

This sphere of refractive material he calls the 'capitellum' of the chordotonal thread.

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