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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A protuberance above the condyle of a bone to which ligaments or tendons are attached.
2. 2
   a projection on a bone above a condyle serving for the attachment of muscles and ligaments wordnet

Etymology

From epi- + condyle.

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