SINCE 1828
geniculate
adjective
ge·nic·u·late
| \ jə-ˈni-kyə-lət
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or geniculated \ jə-ˈni-kyə-ˌlā-təd
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Definition of geniculate
: bent abruptly at an angle like a bent knee
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geniculate
adjective
ge·nic·u·late
| \ -lət
, -ˌlāt
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, -ˌlāt
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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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