2. (Anat.)
Defn: The kneepan; the cap of the knee.
3. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A genus of marine gastropods, including many species of limpets. The shell has the form of a flattened cone. The common European limpet (Patella vulgata) is largely used for food.
4. (Bot.)
Defn: A kind of apothecium in lichens, which is orbicular, flat, and sessile, and has a special rim not a part of the thallus.
PATELLAR
Pa*tel"lar, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to the patella, or kneepan.
PATELLIFORM
Pa*tel"li*form, a. Etym: [Patella + form: cf. F. pattelliforme.]
1. Having the form of a patella.