capitate

adj

1. (not-comparable)Having a distinct globular tip.

   “1913 Henry Gray: Anatomy Descriptive and Applied The capitate bone is the largest of the carpal bones, and occupies the centre of the wrist. It presents, above, a rounded portion or head, which is received into the concavity formed by the navicular and lunate; a constricted portion or neck; and below this, the body. The superior surface is round, smooth, and articulates with the lunate.”

2. (not-comparable)Topped with a dense, head-like cluster, such as the inflorescences of composites or the antennae of some insects.

   “Capitate antennae are thin through most of the structure, then abruptly widen, so it looks like the head of a pin sitting on the end of the antennae. This antennal shape is commonly found in butterflies.”

noun

1. The capitate bone of the wrist.

verb

1. (US)To pay health-care providers using a capitation system.