condylar

English

Etymology

From condyle +‎ -ar.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkɒn.də.lə/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkɑn.də.lɚ/

Adjective

condylar (comparative more condylar, superlative most condylar)

Relating to or resembling a condyle.
Synonyms: condyloid, condylic

Dr. Bolognese's pioneer method of spinal fusion uses condylar screws, which minimize risk to the main vertebral structure.

Derived terms

Translations

relating to or resembling a condyle

French: condylaire (fr), condylien (fr)
German: kondylär, Kondylen- (in compounds), Kondylus- (in compounds)
Greek: κονδυλώδης (el) (kondylódis)
Italian: condilare, condiloide, condiloideo
Spanish: condíleo

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