supracondylar

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

Also spelled supra-condyloid

US /ˌsuːprəˈkɑːndəlɚ/ UK /ˌsuːprəˈkɒndɪlə/ See IPA manual

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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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Synonyms

1 adj · anatomy and medicine:... above the condyle

Word family

Related forms condylehumerus femur fracture

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.

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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