geniculate

adjective ge·nic·u·late \jə-ˈni-kyə-lət\

Definition of GENICULATE

: bent abruptly at an angle like a bent knee

ge·nic·u·late or ge·nic·u·lat·ed \-ˌlā-təd\

Latin geniculatus, from geniculum, diminutive of genu knee — more at knee

First Known Use: 1657

Medical Dictionary

adjective ge·nic·u·late \-lət, -ˌlāt\

: bent abruptly at an angle like a bent knee

: relating to, comprising, or belonging to a geniculate body or geniculate ganglion <geniculate neurons>

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