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patellar

American  
[puh-tel-er] / pəˈtɛl ər /

adjective

  1. relating to the patella.


Example Sentences

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He was limited to just three games in 2024 after sustaining a torn patellar tendon the previous season.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the first day of moving forward with a new-look offensive line after learning Rashawn Slater ruptured his patellar tendon — an injury that will require him to undergo season-ending surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

Finch had his ruptured right patellar tendon repaired Wednesday after a sideline collision with Mike Conley late in the Game 4 win at Phoenix that gave the Timberwolves a series sweep in Round 1.

From Seattle Times

Finch, who was hurt in a sideline collision with Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley, will have his ruptured right patellar tendon repaired Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the plan.

From Seattle Times

Swanson was sidelined for a year after injuring her patellar tendon during an exhibition against Ireland last year.

From Seattle Times