condyle

[ kon-dahyl, -dl ]

noun

Anatomy. the smooth surface area at the end of a bone, forming part of a joint.
(in arthropods) a similar process formed from the hard integument.

Origin of condyle

1625–35; variant of condyl<New Latin condylus knuckle <Greek kóndylos

Other words from condyle

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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British Dictionary definitions for condyle

condyle

/ (ˈkɒndɪl) /

noun

the rounded projection on the articulating end of a bone, such as the ball portion of a ball-and-socket joint

Origin of condyle

C17: from Latin condylus knuckle, joint, from Greek kondulos

Derived forms of condyle

condylar, adjective

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Scientific definitions for condyle

condyle

[ kŏn′dīl′ ]

A round, protruding part at the end of a bone, especially one that forms part of a joint.

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