occipital condyle
noun
: an articular surface on the occipital bone by which the skull articulates with the atlas
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1847, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of occipital condyle was
circa 1847
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“Occipital condyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occipital%20condyle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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Medical Definition
occipital condyle
noun
: an articular surface on the occipital bone on each side of the foramen magnum by which the skull articulates with the atlas
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