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genicular

British  
/ dʒɪˈnɪkjʊlə /

adjective

  1. anatomy of or relating to the knee

    genicular artery
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Etymology

Origin of genicular

C19: from Latin genu knee

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The femoral artery also gives rise to the genicular artery, which provides blood to the region of the knee.

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