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

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

In July of 2015, Dr. James Andrews performed the first of two procedures, which was meant to stabilize the medial epicondyle bone.

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Times

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

On the lateral parts of this extremity we find: internally, a prominence, the epitrochlea; and, externally, another, the epicondyle.

From Project Gutenberg