condyle
/ˈkɑndaɪl/
noun
- 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.