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lateral condyle

lateral condyle

1 9.0
A rounded bump on the outer side of the lower end of the thigh bone that helps form the knee
  • noun
  • /ˈlætərəl ˈkɒndaɪl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cóndilo lateral
  • The X-ray showed abnormal growth near the lateral condyle of the femur.

Examples

  • During surgery, the doctor examined the lateral condyle for signs of damage.

  • The lateral condyle is crucial for knee stability.

  • A fracture of the lateral condyle can affect knee stability.

  • During the surgery, the doctor examined the lateral condyle carefully.

  • The lateral condyle of the femur plays a crucial role in stabilizing the knee joint.

  • During the surgery, the doctor examined the lateral condyle to assess the injury.

  • The lateral condyle is important for proper knee function and movement.

Synonyms

condyle
vslateral condyle
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A rounded end of a bone that joins with another bone

is the outer lower femur protrusion that forms part of the knee joint

How Central

medial condyle
  • Specialized
9.1
lateral condyle
  • Specialized
1 9.0

Surface Forms

lateral condyle singular
lateral condyles plural

Morphology

lateral + condyle

The term is a straightforward noun phrase combining 'lateral' (on the side) with 'condyle' (a rounded bone projection), so it denotes the condyle located on the outer/side part of a bone. Although anatomical, the meaning follows regular adjective + noun composition and is directly derivable from the constituents, so a learner who knows both words would understand it.

Etymology

Lateral condyle comes from words that mean a 'side knob': lateral means 'side' and condyle means a round 'knob' or 'knuckle'. That's why it names the rounded part on the outer end of the thigh bone that helps make the knee joint.