scaphoid

[ skaf-oid ]

noun

1. Anatomy. a navicular.

adjective

1. having the shape of a boat; navicular.

scaphoid

/ ˈskæfɔɪd /

adjective

1. anatomy an obsolete word for navicular

Word History and Origins

Origin of scaphoid¹

First recorded in 1735–45; frpm New Latin scaphoīdēs, from Greek skaphoeidḗs “like a boat”; scaph-, -oid

Word History and Origins

Origin of scaphoid¹

C18: via New Latin from Greek skaphoeidēs, from skaphē boat

Example Sentences

Tatis underwent surgery to repair the scaphoid bone in his left wrist on March 16.

From Seattle Times

There were also three broken ribs, a dislocated clavicle with his collarbone pulling away from his ribcage, a lacerated spleen, a collapsed lung and a broken scaphoid in his wrist.

From BBC

While trying to down a punt at the one-yard line against Stanford, he planted his wrist awkwardly on the turf, breaking the scaphoid bone.

From Los Angeles Times

Price broke the scaphoid bone in his right wrist before the Dakar and went for broke on Tuesday to take the overall lead.

From Seattle Times

The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team was off on Christmas Day, said that tests revealed ligament damage and a possible scaphoid fracture.

From Los Angeles Times