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Term: geniculate

Definition:

adjective: having a distinctive bent or knee-like shape; noun: a geniculate body or organ; verb: to knee or bend

Senses:

Adjective:

• Having a knobby or bent shape, resembling a knee.
• Slightly curved or bent at an angle.

Noun:

• Geniculate body: A structure in the brain that connects the medulla with the spinal cord.
• Geniculate organ: A structure found in invertebrates that assists in equilibrium or hearing.

Verb:

• To knee or bend at an angle.

Examples:

Adjective:

1. The tree branch had a geniculate shape, bending sharply at one point.
2. The geniculate stems of the plant allowed it to grow in different directions.

Noun:

1. The geniculate body is responsible for relaying sensory information to the brain.
2. The geniculate organ in insects helps them maintain balance while flying.

Verb:

1. He geniculated his leg to relieve the discomfort.
2. The dancer expertly geniculated her body for an impressive performance.

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