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

Derived Forms

• epicondylian
  adjective
• epicondylic
  adjective
• epicondylar
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of epicondyle

First recorded in 1830–40; epi- + condyle

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• condyle vs. epicondyle

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2017

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

Andrews said he repaired a fracture of the left medial epicondyle of the elbow in the area where the original surgery was performed.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2015

This arises from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and then blends into the lateral side of the annular ligament.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The result is that, contrary to the condition found in the human being, the epicondyle is more prominent transversely than the epitrochlea, but this latter is more salient on the posterior aspect.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard