Condyle

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A rounded bony protrusion that forms part of a joint, articulating with the surface of another bone.

“The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged condyle in the patient's knee.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

con·dyle

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Synonyms

protrusionknob process

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Contains Y in a non-final position, ends in -YLE which is a rare and memorable Wordle pattern.

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condole

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