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Patella

usgb/pəˈtelə/Volume
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Medical Context

Use 'patella' when talking about knee injuries or anatomy in a medical or scientific setting.

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The X-ray showed that her patella was in perfect condition.
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Technical Term

'Patella' is a technical term preferred by medical professionals rather than 'kneecap'.

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During the lecture, the professor referred to the kneecap as the 'patella'.
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Injuries and Conditions

'Patella' is often used when discussing specific conditions such as fractures or dislocations.

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The athlete suffered a dislocated patella during the game.
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