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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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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