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condyle


Definition of condyle

noun

Anatomy
  • a rounded protuberance at the end of some bones, forming an articulation with another bone.

Derivatives

condylar

adjective

condyloid

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French, from Latin condylus, from Greek kondulos 'knuckle'

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