kneebone

UK
/ˈniːbəʊn/
US
/ˈniboʊn/

Translations

kneebonenoun
kneebones
pl
UK
/ˈniːbəʊn/
US
/ˈniboʊn/
The doctor examined the kneebone to check for any signs of fracture.
Le médecin a examiné la rotule afin de vérifier s’il y avait des signes de fracture.
Synonyms
kneeboneadjective
UK
/ˈniːbəʊn/
US
/ˈniːboʊn/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something related to the kneebone.
rotulienEn anatomie.
The surgeon repaired a kneebone fracture during the operation.
Le chirurgien a réparé une fracture rotulienne pendant l’opération.

Definitions

kneebonenoun
A bone in the knee joint, specifically the patella or kneecap.
The doctor examined the kneebone to check for any signs of fracture.
kneeboneadjective
Relating to or involving the kneebone; situated at the kneebone.
The surgeon repaired a kneebone fracture during the operation.