genicular

British

/ dʒɪˈnɪkjʊlə /

adjective

anatomy of or relating to the knee

genicular artery

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Etymology

Origin of genicular

C19: from Latin genu knee

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The approach, known as genicular artery embolization, aims to interrupt the inflammation and abnormal blood vessel growth that contribute to chronic knee pain.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Once the catheter reaches the genicular arteries around the knee, the team releases tiny beads into abnormal blood vessels associated with the painful, inflamed areas identified by the patient.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Using X-ray imaging and contrast dye for guidance, doctors advance a tiny catheter through the femoral artery until it reaches the genicular arteries around the knee.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026

The femoral artery also gives rise to the genicular artery, which provides blood to the region of the knee.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

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