condyle

American  

[kon-dahyl, -dl] / ˈkɒn daɪl, -dl /

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.

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condyle British  

/ ˈkɒndɪl /

noun

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

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condyle Scientific  

/ kŏn′dīl′ /

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

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Other Word Forms

• condylar adjective
• intercondylar adjective
• postcondylar adjective
• precondylar adjective
• transcondylar adjective

Etymology

Origin of condyle

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

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How does condyle compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• condyle vs. epicondyle

Example Sentences

Each ligament runs diagonally upward to attach to the inner aspect of a femoral condyle.

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This disc serves to smooth the movements between the temporal bone and mandibular condyle.

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The net result is a forward and downward motion of the condyle and mandibular depression.

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The two sides of this expansion form the medial condyle of the tibia and the lateral condyle of the tibia.

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The inner condyle, the intercondylar sulcus, and a portion only of its outer condyle, articulate with corresponding facets of the tibia.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various