Etymology

geniculum

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Today it means: A small genu, or angular knee-like structure, especially (anatomy) a sharp knee-like bend in a small structure or organ. Full definition →

Latin geniculum
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromgeniculum
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Borrowed from Latin geniculum.

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