popliteal
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of popliteal
First recorded in 1780–90; poplite(us) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Chen, however, told Lisa Wolff that her husband’s lower leg was ischemic and had received no blood due to Wang’s cauterization of the popliteal artery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2025
Initially, the doctor informed Lisa Wolff that her husband had developed a blood clot in his popliteal artery and amputation might be necessary, according to the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2025
The team said the operation on the 24-year-old from Plano, Texas, took place at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Parks’ popliteal artery.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
The posterior tibial vein drains the posterior surface of the tibia and joins the popliteal vein.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The femoral artery then runs to the back of the limb in the ham, where it is called popliteal artery.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various
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