condyles

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Noun condyle has 1 sense

condyle - a round bump on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone
--₁ is a kind of process, outgrowth, appendage
--₁ is a part of bone, os
--₁ has particulars:
condylar process, condyloid process, mandibular condyle; lateral condyle; medial condyle

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Condyles

Noun:

1. An anatomical term referring to the rounded prominences at the end of a bone, usually serving as a point of articulation with another bone.

Example Sentence: The condyles of the femur articulate with the tibia to form the knee joint.

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Verb:

1. To shape or grind animal bones, especially for culinary purposes.

Example Sentence: The chef would condyle the bones to make a rich broth for the soup.

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Adjective:

1. Belonging to or associated with a particular localized area or region.

Example Sentence: The condyles dialect is unique to this small village in the mountains.

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