1. (biology) being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip
   "The capitate stigma of the flower was clearly visible under magnification"

1. The wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus
   "The capitate bone is the largest of the carpal bones";
   - capitate bone, os capitatum

Derived forms: capitates

See also: circular, round

Type of: carpal, carpal bone, wrist bone

Encyclopedia: Capitate