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genu

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnjuː/
Definition of genu

noun (plural genua)

Anatomy
  • the knee.
  • Anatomy & Biology a part of certain structures resembling a knee, in particular a bend in the corpus callosum of mammals.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin

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Definition of genu in the US English dictionary
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