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ge·nic·u·late | \ jə-ˈni-kyə-lət 
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or geniculated \ jə-ˈni-kyə-ˌlā-təd \
\Definition of geniculate
: bent abruptly at an angle like a bent knee
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geniculate
adjectivege·nic·u·late | \ -lət , -ˌlāt \
, -ˌlāt \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
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The first known use of geniculate was in 1657
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