popliteal
pop·li·te·al
adj\ˌpä-plə-ˈtē-əl also pä-ˈpli-tē-əl\
Definition of POPLITEAL
: of or relating to the back part of the leg behind the knee joint
Origin of POPLITEAL
New Latin popliteus, from Latin poplit-, poples knee joint, back of the knee
First Known Use: 1786
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