prepatellar
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At the front of the kneecap
- adjective
- /ˌpriːpəˈtɛlər/
- Specialized
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prepatelar
- The doctor diagnosed him with prepatellar bursitis after he complained of pain in front of his knee.
Examples
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Swelling in the prepatellar area may indicate inflammation of the bursa.
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Wearing knee pads can help prevent prepatellar injuries in people who kneel frequently for work.
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The prepatellar bursa is important for knee movement.
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He suffered from prepatellar bursitis after the injury.
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The athlete experienced pain in the prepatellar region after months of training on hard surfaces.
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Using a prepatellar strap can provide support and reduce discomfort during physical activity.
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After the fall, she noticed tenderness in her prepatellar area that required rest and ice.
Surface Forms
prepatellar positive
Morphology
Etymology
Prepatellar breaks into pre- 'before' and patella 'kneecap'. So prepatellar simply means 'in front of the kneecap', which is why doctors use it for pain or swelling at the front of the knee.