capitulum

capitulum /ca·pit·u·lum/ (kah-pit´u-lum) pl. capi´tula   [L.] a small eminence on a bone, as on the distal end of the humerus, by which it articulates with another bone.capit´ular

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ca·pit·u·lum (k-pch-lm)

n. pl. ca·pit·u·la (-l)

A small head or rounded articular extremity of a bone.

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ca·pitu·lar adj.

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capitulum

[kəpich′ələm] pl. capitula

Etymology: L, small head

1  [kap′ itel′um] a small, rounded prominence on a bone where it articulates with another bone.

2 the lateral humeral condyle.

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capitulum (kpich´lum),

n the European term for a small head, instead of
head or
condyle.

capitulum mandibulae,

n See process, condyloid.

Capnocytophaga

n a species of gram-negative facultatively anaerobic bacteria belonging to the genus
Capnocytophaga. It is present in both normal and diseased oral cavities. Possibly associated with periodontal disease.

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capitulum

pl. capitula [L.] a small eminence on a bone, as on the distal end of the humerus, by which it articulates with another bone.

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capitulum humeri

the small articular part of the lateral distal end of the humerus that articulates with the radius.

vertebral capitulum

one of the articular prominences at the vertebral end of a rib.