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kneecap
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ʁuˈtulɐ/ro·tu·la
Definition
1The small, rounded bone located at the front of the knee joint; the patella.
Usage examples
“The fall caused a fracture in his kneecap.”
“The kneecap protects the knee joint.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
kneecap fracturekneecap painkneecap dislocationknee joint