epicondyle

American  

[ep-i-kon-dahyl, -dl] / ˌɛp ɪˈkɒn daɪl, -dl /

noun

1. Anatomy. a rounded protuberance at the end of a bone, serving as a place of attachment for ligaments, tendons, and muscles.

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Other Word Forms

• epicondylar adjective
• epicondylian adjective
• epicondylic adjective

Etymology

Origin of epicondyle

First recorded in 1830–40; epi- + condyle

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

• condyle vs. epicondyle

Example Sentences

But it was a different injury this time — an avulsion fracture to the medial epicondyle of his elbow.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2017

His previous revised UCL did not need repairing and the avulsed medial epicondyle fracture was cleaned up and repaired.

From Washington Times • Apr. 1, 2016

Andrews said he repaired a fracture of the left medial epicondyle of the elbow in the area where the original surgery was performed.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2015

The much smaller lateral epicondyle of the humerus is found on the lateral side of the distal humerus.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The epitrochlea is prominent; the epicondyle is surmounted by a well-marked crest, curved and flexuous in outline.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard