Complete Definition of "geniculate"

English

Etymology
L. geniculatus (with bended knee) from geniculum,which is a diminutive of genu, (knee). See the Indo-european route genu-.

Adjective
geniculate

  1. Bent abruptly, with the structure of a knee.
  2. Having kneelike joints; able to bend at an abrupt angle.

See also
lateral geniculate nucleus

medial geniculate nucleus

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