geniculate
ge·nic·u·late
adjective \jə-ˈni-kyə-lət\Definition of GENICULATE
: bent abruptly at an angle like a bent knee
Variants of GENICULATE
ge·nic·u·late or ge·nic·u·lat·ed \-ˌlā-təd\
Origin of GENICULATE
Latin geniculatus, from geniculum, diminutive of genu knee — more at knee
First Known Use: 1657
Rhymes with GENICULATE
ge·nic·u·late
adjective \-lət, -ˌlāt\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of GENICULATE
1
: bent abruptly at an angle like a bent knee
2
: relating to, comprising, or belonging to a geniculate body or geniculate ganglion <geniculate neurons>
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