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

Compare meaning

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

• condyle vs. epicondyle

Example Sentences

The rotation results because the lateral condyle of the femur is slightly smaller than the medial condyle.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The temporomandibular joint is the articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the mandibular fossa and articular tubercle of the skull temporal bone.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Thus, the lateral condyle finishes its rolling motion first, followed by the medial condyle.

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The roughened area on the outer, lateral side of the condyle is the lateral epicondyle of the femur.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Posteriorly, this bone forms the ventral part of the occipital condyle.

From A Revision of Snakes of the Genus Conophis (Family Colubridae, from Middle America) by Wellman, John