condyle

American  

[kon-dahyl, -dl] / ˈkɒn daɪl, -dl /

noun

1. Anatomy. the smooth surface area at the end of a bone, forming part of a joint.

2. (in arthropods) a similar process formed from the hard integument.

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condyle British  

/ ˈkɒndɪl /

noun

1. the rounded projection on the articulating end of a bone, such as the ball portion of a ball-and-socket joint

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condyle Scientific  

/ kŏn′dīl′ /

1. A round, protruding part at the end of a bone, especially one that forms part of a joint.

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Other Word Forms

• condylar
  adjective
• intercondylar
  adjective
• postcondylar
  adjective
• precondylar
  adjective
• transcondylar
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of condyle

1625–35; variant of condyl < New Latin condylus knuckle < Greek kóndylos

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Compare meaning

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

• condyle vs. epicondyle

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

condyle

The temporomandibular joint is the articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the mandibular fossa and articular tubercle of the skull temporal bone.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

The head of the fibula forms the proximal end and articulates with the underside of the lateral condyle of the tibia.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

The top surface of each condyle is smooth and flattened.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

It articulates with the inferior aspect of the lateral tibial condyle, forming the proximal tibiofibular joint.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

Immediately above the external condyle of the tibiotarsus this tendon divides.

From Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study by William B. Stallcup

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