CEFR C1

scaphoid

noun

Meaning

Shaped like a boat; specifically, one of the small bones in the wrist.

Examples

A fall on an outstretched hand is the most common cause of a scaphoid fracture.
The scaphoid bone is the most frequently fractured carpal bone.

Synonyms: navicular

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scaphoid (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈskæfɔɪd/

Definition

Shaped like a boat; specifically, one of the small bones in the wrist.

Examples

A fall on an outstretched hand is the most common cause of a scaphoid fracture.
The scaphoid bone is the most frequently fractured carpal bone.
Pain on the thumb side of the wrist can indicate a problem with the scaphoid.

How to Use scaphoid

scaphoid fracture (collocation): A break in the scaphoid bone. — "The athlete was sidelined for weeks with a scaphoid fracture."
scaphoid bone (collocation): The specific bone in the wrist known as the scaphoid. — "The surgeon examined the X-ray of the scaphoid bone."

Synonyms of scaphoid

Words with a similar meaning to scaphoid:

navicular

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