condyle

Noun

Meaning

A bony prominence; particularly, an eminence at the end of a bone bearing a rounded articular surface; -- sometimes applied also to a concave articular surface.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

burl chine bulla bow ear button bubble boss bulb bunch bulge bump flange stud articular
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Antonyms

hawker dimple depression fight hole disorder
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Hypernyms

process outgrowth appendage

Hyponyms

mandibular condyle condylar process condyloid process lateral condyle medial condyle

Related terms

condylo-

Phrases with the word

femoral condyle

Examples

Diagnosis Modern digitalised panoramic X-ray devices are capable to take TMJ images, which provides information about articular fossa and condyle. Source: Internet

The function of the lower head is to steady the articular disc as it moves back with the condyle into the articular fossa. Source: Internet

Extensor digitorum longus arises on the lateral tibial condyle and along the fibula to be inserted on the second to fifth digits and proximally on the fifth metatarsal. Source: Internet

The extensor digitorum longus has a wide origin stretching from the lateral condyle of the tibia down along the anterior side of the fibula, and the interosseus membrane. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

condylarth condylarthran condylarthrosis condylectomy condylic condylion