Meaning & use
condyle
A rounded projection at the end of a bone that forms a joint with another bone.
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The femoral condyle sits at the base of the thigh bone, just above the knee joint.
The dentist examined the jaw's condyle to check for signs of joint damage.
A note on using this word
Condyle is an anatomy term used to describe smooth, rounded bone surfaces found at major joints, such as the knee, elbow, and jaw.
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