I. ˈskaˌfȯid adjective
Etymology: New Latin scaphoides, from Greek skaphoeidēs, from skaphē trough, bowl, light boat, skiff + -oeidēs -oid; probably akin to Greek skaptein to dig — more at capon
1. : shaped like a boat : navicular
2. : characterized by concavity
the scaphoid abdomen in some serious diseases
II. noun
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Etymology: New Latin scaphoides, from scaphoides boat-shaped
: the navicular of the carpus or tarsus