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condylar

/ˈkɒn.də.lə/US/ˈkɑn.də.lɚ/

condylar adjective: relating to or resembling a condyle.

Adjective

condylar (comparative more condylar, superlative most condylar)

  1. Relating to or resembling a condyle.
    • Dr. Bolognese's pioneer method of spinal fusion uses condylar screws, which minimize risk to the main vertebral structure.
    Synonyms:
    condyloid, condylic

Synonyms of condylar

Forms of condylar

comparativemore condylar
superlativemost condylar

Origin of condylar

From condyle + -ar.

Words formed from condylar

Questions about condylar

What does condylar mean?
Condylar means relating to or resembling a condyle.
What part of speech is condylar?
Condylar is an adjective.
How do you pronounce condylar?
Condylar is pronounced /ˈkɒn.də.lə/ (UK).

Words near condylar in the dictionary

  1. conduritols
  2. condurrite
  3. condusive
  4. condy
  5. Condy's crystals
  6. condylar
  7. condylarth
  8. condylarthran
  9. condylarthrans
  10. condylarthrosis
  11. condylarthrous

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