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capitate

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capitate [′kap·ə‚tāt]
(biology)
Enlarged and swollen at the tip.
(botany)
Forming a head, as certain flowers of the Compositae.
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Scapholunate instability (SLI) (also known as scapholunate dissociation or rotary subluxation of the scaphoid) is caused by a tear in the interosseous ligaments of the lunate, scaphoid and the capitate bone with a tear in the dorsal radiocarpal ligaments by acute dorsifexion injury or fractures of the distal radius.
'Terry Thomas' sign and the 'ring sign' of scapholunate instability by Bajwa, A.S.; Bajwa, A.K. / South African Journal of Radiology
CAPTION(S): DIFFERENT FEEL: The boxed sculptures (above) and (inset) the sculpture called capitate (many headed)
art and exhibitions by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
The concern has increased because the area's largest employer announced recently that it plans to fully capitate all its employees.
Town vs. Gown: Managing a Managed Care Crisis by Simendinger, Earl; Van Etten, Peter / Journal of Healthcare Management
 
 
 
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