1. shaped like a kneecap; having a small, flat, circular or oval form
Usage: technical; anatomy

Examples

• The patelliform bone structure was clearly visible in the X-ray.
• Marine biologists discovered patelliform shells along the rocky coastline.
• The patelliform growth on the tree trunk resembled a small, flat disc.
• Under the microscope, the specimen showed patelliform characteristics.
• The architect incorporated patelliform elements into the building’s design.