What does "condyle" mean?

A smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone.

What is a synonym for "condyle"?

Common synonyms include: articular surface, bilge, blain, bleb, blister, blob.

/ˈkɒndɪl/ noun

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Noun

1
A smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone.
"“It's the upper condyle of a human femur,” said I."
2
a round bump on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone wordnet

"“It's the upper condyle of a human femur,” said I."

From French condyle, from Latin condylus, from Ancient Greek κόνδυλος (kóndulos, “knuckle”).