Condyle

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑndɪl/

Definitions of condyle

noun a rounded projection at the end of a bone, forming an articulation with another bone

Example Sentences

A1 The condyle is the rounded end of a bone that forms a joint.

A2 The doctor explained that the condyle in my knee was causing the pain.

B1 Physical therapy can help strengthen the muscles around the condyle to reduce pain.

B2 The surgeon recommended surgery to repair the damaged condyle in the hip joint.

C1 An MRI scan revealed a small fracture in the condyle of the femur.

C2 The athlete underwent a complex procedure to repair the damaged condyle in his elbow.

Examples of condyle in a Sentence

formal The condyle of the femur articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvis.

informal I think I may have injured my condyle while playing basketball.

slang My condyle is killing me after that workout.

figurative His ability to adapt to new situations is like a condyle, always finding a way to fit in.

Grammatical Forms of condyle

• plural: condyles
• comparative: more condyle
• superlative: most condyle
• present tense: condyle
• future tense: will condyle
• perfect tense: has condyled
• continuous tense: is condyling
• singular: condyle
• positive degree: condyle
• infinitive: to condyle
• gerund: condyling
• participle: condyled

Origin and Evolution of condyle

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'condyle' originated from the Ancient Greek word 'kondylos' meaning 'knuckle'

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to a rounded articular prominence at the end of a bone, the term 'condyle' has evolved to also describe similar structures in various anatomical contexts.