patella的词源

英文词源

patella (n.)

"knee cap," 1690s, from Latin patella "pan, kneecap," diminutive of patina "pan" (see pan (n.)). So called from its shape. Related: Patellar; patelliform.

中文词源

patella：膝盖骨

来自拉丁语patina,盘子，词源同pan,paddle.-ella,小词后缀。即小盘子，用于指膑骨，膝盖骨。

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