amphicondylous
|am-phi-con-dy-lous|
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/ˌæmfɪˈkɒndɪləs/
having two joint surfaces
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphicondylous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'kondylos' meaning 'knuckle' or 'joint'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' and 'kondylos' combined in Greek to form 'amphikondylos', which was adopted into English as 'amphicondylous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two knuckles or joints', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having two condyles or rounded articular surfaces, typically referring to bones.
The femur is an amphicondylous bone, allowing for a wide range of motion.
Synonyms
bicondylar
Last updated: 2025/07/21 14:06