epicondyle

[ep-i-kon-dahyl, -dl]

noun

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

Origin of epicondyle

First recorded in 1830–40; epi- + condyle

Related formsep·i·con·dyl·i·an

[ep-i-kon-dil-ee-uh n] /ˌɛp ɪ kɒnˈdɪl i ən/, ep·i·con·dyl·ic, ep·i·con·dyl·ar

[ep-i-kon-dl-er] /ˌɛp ɪˈkɒn dl ər/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for epicondyle

Historical Examples of epicondyle

For the arrangement of the epicondyle and the epitrochlea, see p. 30.
Artistic Anatomy of Animals
douard Cuyer
For this reason the epicondyle is called the eye of the arm.
Delsarte System of Oratory
Various
These two processes, indeed, project backwards; the epitrochlea always remaining more developed than the epicondyle.
Artistic Anatomy of Animals
douard Cuyer
The epitrochlea is prominent; the epicondyle is surmounted by a well-marked crest, curved and flexuous in outline.
Artistic Anatomy of Animals
douard Cuyer
On this account they designate the external prominence as the epitrochlea, and the internal one as the epicondyle.
Artistic Anatomy of Animals
douard Cuyer

epicondyle in Medicine

epicondyle

[ĕp′ĭ-kŏn′dĭl, -dl]

n.

A rounded projection at the end of a bone, located on or above a condyle and usually serving as a place of attachment for ligaments and tendons.

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