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popliteal

Pronunciation: /pɒˈplɪtɪəl, ˌpɒplɪˈtiːəl/

Definition of popliteal

adjective

Anatomy

relating to or situated in the hollow at the back of the knee.

Origin:

early 18th century: from modern Latin popliteus (from Latin poples, poplit- 'ham, hough') + -al

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/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

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