Definition

A rounded bump on a bone that helps it connect with another bone at a joint.

Example

The doctor explained that the condyle of the femur fits into the socket of the hip joint.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a condyle?

Yeah, isn’t that part of the bone structure?

Exactly! It helps in the joint movements.

That’s interesting; I didn’t know bones had such specific parts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Condyle → It is derived from the Greek word "kondylos" (meaning knuckle or joint). The term refers to a rounded protuberance at the end of a bone that forms an articulation with another bone, resembling a knuckle.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kondylos' which means knuckle — this helps you remember that a condyle is a rounded part of a bone that connects with another bone, much like how knuckles connect fingers.

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