epicondyle

American  

[ep-i-kon-dahyl, -dl] / ˌɛp ɪˈkɒn daɪl, -dl /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• epicondylar
  adjective
• epicondylian
  adjective
• epicondylic
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of epicondyle

First recorded in 1830–40; epi- + condyle

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

• condyle vs. epicondyle

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Example Sentences

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epicondyle

But it was a different injury this time — an avulsion fracture to the medial epicondyle of his elbow.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2017

His previous revised UCL did not need repairing and the avulsed medial epicondyle fracture was cleaned up and repaired.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 1, 2016

He re-fractured his medial epicondyle during a simulated game on March 10 after originally fracturing it last May while pitching for Triple-A Nashville.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 1, 2016

The roughened ridge of bone above the lateral epicondyle is the lateral supracondylar ridge.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

Separation of bony processes, such as the coracoid process, the epicondyle of the humerus, or the tuberosity of the calcaneus, may result from muscular action or from direct violence.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles

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