geniculate

geniculate definition - medical

ge·nic·u·late (jə-nĭkˈyə-lĭt) or ge·nic·u·lat·ed (-lāˌtĭd)

adjective
  1. Bent abruptly, as a knee.
  2. Of, relating to, or being the geniculate body or geniculate ganglion.
  3. Having kneelike joints; able to bend at an abrupt angle.

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