Meaning & use
genu
In anatomy, the knee, or a bend or angle in a body part resembling a knee.
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The genu of the corpus callosum is the curved front portion of that brain structure.
An orthopedic exam often begins by checking the genu for swelling or tenderness.
A note on using this word
Genu is a Latin anatomical term, used mostly in medical contexts and combining forms like genu valgum, rather than in everyday speech.
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