Medical Definition of lateral condyle
: a condyle on the outer side of the lower extremity of the femur
also
: a corresponding eminence on the upper part of the tibia that articulates with the lateral condyle of the femur — compare medial condyle
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“Lateral condyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lateral%20condyle. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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