condyle

/ˈkɑndaɪl/
noun
  1. A rounded, knuckle-like bump at the end of a bone that fits into another bone to form a joint.
    • A fracture of the condyle can cause pain and swelling around the elbow.
    • Doctors look at the condyle on an X-ray to see if the joint is healthy.
    • The knee joint includes the condyle of the thigh bone, which rests on the shin bone.
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