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noun
1.
Anatomy. the smooth surface area at the end of a bone, forming part of a joint.
2.
(in arthropods) a similar process formed from the hard integument.
Origin:
1625–35; variant of condyl < Neo-Latin condylus knuckle < Greek kóndylos
1625–35; variant of condyl < Neo-Latin condylus knuckle < Greek kóndylos
Related forms
con·dy·lar, adjective
in·ter·con·dy·lar, adjective
post·con·dy·lar, adjective
pre·con·dy·lar, adjective
trans·con·dy·lar, adjective
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Condyle
is always a great word to know.
So is linea. Does it mean:
| line or linear body structure |
| pit, cavity or depression as in a bone |
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Word Origin & History
condyle
1630s, "knob at the end of a bone," from Fr. condyle (16c.), from L. condylus, from Gk. kondylos "a knuckle."
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Medical Dictionary
condyle con·dyle (kŏn'dīl', -dl)
n.
A rounded prominence at the end of a bone, most often for articulation with another bone.
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Science Dictionary
condyle  (kŏn'dīl') Pronunciation Key
A round, protruding part at the end of a bone, especially one that forms part of a joint. |
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