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Capitate vs Capitated - What's the difference?

capitate | capitated |

As adjectives the difference between capitate and capitated

is that capitate is (anatomy) having a distinct globular tip while capitated is of or related to a capitation payment system for health-care providers.

As verbs the difference between capitate and capitated

is that capitate is (us|health care) to pay health-care providers using a capitation system while capitated is (capitate).

As a noun capitate

is (anatomy) the capitate bone of the wrist.

capitate

English

Adjective

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  • (anatomy) Having a distinct globular tip.
  • (botany) Forming a dense, head-like cluster, such as the inflorescences of composites.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (anatomy) The capitate bone of the wrist.

    • Verb

    (capitat)
  • (US, health care) To pay health-care providers using a capitation system.
    • ----

    capitated

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or related to a capitation payment system for health-care providers.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (capitate)