condyloid
|con-di-loid|
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/ˈkɒn.dɪ.lɔɪd/
joint-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'condyloid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kondylos,' where 'kondylos' meant 'knuckle' or 'joint.'
Historical Evolution
'kondylos' transformed into the Latin word 'condylus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'condyloid.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to a knuckle or joint,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or pertaining to a condyle, which is a rounded protuberance at the end of some bones, forming an articulation with another bone.
The condyloid joint allows for movement in two planes, such as the wrist joint.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/07 05:50