How Do You Spell TRANSCONDYLAR?

Pronunciation: [tɹanskˈɒndɪlə] (IPA)

Transcondylar is a medical term that refers to a fracture that occurs right below the joint surface of bones. The word is spelled as /trænsˈkɒndɪlər/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The 'trans' prefix indicates "across" or "through", while 'condylar' refers to the condyle of a bone, which is a rounded projection of bone that usually fits into a socket. Therefore, transcondylar means "an injury across the condyle". This term is commonly used to describe a specific type of fracture in the elbow joint that requires specialized treatment.

TRANSCONDYLAR Meaning and Definition

1. "Transcondylar" refers to a medical term used to describe a particular procedure or anatomical feature involving the condyles, which are round protuberances found on the ends of certain bones. More specifically, the term "transcondylar" refers to something that is located or occurring across or through the condyles.

   In medical procedures, such as surgery, the term "transcondylar" is often used to describe surgeries or surgical approaches that involve accessing or crossing the condyles of the bone. For example, transcondylar fractures refer to fractures that occur across or through the condyles, typically involving long bones such as the femur.

   In terms of anatomical features, the descriptor "transcondylar" can refer to structures, nerves, or blood vessels passing through or around the condyles of a bone. For instance, the transcondylar artery is a small blood vessel that runs through or near the condyles of the femur, providing blood supply to the bone and surrounding tissues.

   Overall, the term "transcondylar" is used to describe anything that involves or crosses over the condyles of a bone, whether it be in surgical procedures, fractures, or anatomical structures. Its usage provides a way to specify the particular location or aspect of a medical condition, procedure, or anatomical feature related to the condyles.

2. Across or through the condyles noting the line of bone incision in Carden's amputation.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for TRANSCONDYLAR

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Etymology of TRANSCONDYLAR

The word "transcondylar" is derived from the combination of two roots: "trans" and "condylar".

The prefix "trans-" in English is borrowed from Latin and means "across" or "beyond". It indicates movement or position from one side to the other or across a boundary. In medical terminology, "trans-" is often used to describe procedures or structures that involve crossing or spanning.

The term "condylar" comes from the Latin word "condylus", meaning "knuckle". It refers to the round prominence at the end of a bone, particularly the rounded articular surface on the lower end of the femur (thigh bone) or the upper end of the tibia (shin bone).