Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

parapatellar

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: para-p-atel-lar
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Located next to the patella

Example Sentences

"A medial parapatellar approach without tourniquet was used in all patients."

Etymology

From para- + patellar.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: para

Questions

What does parapatellar mean?: Located next to the patella
Where does parapatellar come from?: From para- + patellar.

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