geniculate

/dʒəˈnɪkjələt/
adjective
  1. Bent sharply, like a knee; having a joint that bends at an angle.
    • The geniculate antenna of the ant bends at a distinct angle.
    • Botanists noted the geniculate stem of the plant, which curved sharply near the base.
    • The geniculate shape of the nerve allows it to fit around the bone.
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