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occipital condyle
noun
Definition of OCCIPITAL CONDYLE
: an articular surface on the occipital bone by which the skull articulates with the atlas
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First Known Use of OCCIPITAL CONDYLE
circa 1860
Medical Dictionary
occipital condyle
noun
Medical Definition of OCCIPITAL CONDYLE
: an articular surface on the occipital bone on each side of the foramen magnum by which the skull articulates with the atlas
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