condyle

[ kon-dahyl, -dl ]

noun

1. Anatomy. the smooth surface area at the end of a bone, forming part of a joint.
2. (in arthropods) a similar process formed from the hard integument.

condyle

/ ˈkɒndɪl /

noun

1. the rounded projection on the articulating end of a bone, such as the ball portion of a ball-and-socket joint

condyle

/ kŏn′dīl′ /

1. A round, protruding part at the end of a bone, especially one that forms part of a joint.

Derived Forms

• ˈcondylar, adjective

Other Words From

• condy·lar adjective
• inter·condy·lar adjective
• post·condy·lar adjective
• pre·condy·lar adjective
• trans·condy·lar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of condyle¹

1625–35; variant of condyl < New Latin condylus knuckle < Greek kóndylos

Word History and Origins

Origin of condyle¹

C17: from Latin condylus knuckle, joint, from Greek kondulos

Example Sentences

The skull may be immovably fixed to the vertebral column, or may articulate with it by a single or double occipital condyle.

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When the occipital condyle is double, it is formed by the exoccipitals, and the basi-occipital is small or unossified.

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The lower angle of the quadrate bears a cartilaginous condyle with which the mandible articulates.

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The ninth nerve passes through the more external of these foramina, the tenth through the one nearer the condyle.

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Its outer surface is marked by a deep recess, and it ends below in a strong condyle with which the mandible articulates.

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