Also spelled supra-condyloid
adj
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Meanings
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adj
anatomy and medicine: situated above, relating to, or affecting the area above a condyle of a bone
The X-ray revealed a supracondylar fracture just above the elbow joint.
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Etymology
Formed from Latin supra, 'above,' and condylar, 'relating to a condyle.' Condyle ultimately comes from Greek kondylos, 'knuckle or rounded joint,' while -ar forms relational adjectives.