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Definition of Mandibular condyle
1. Noun. The condyle of the ramus of the mandible that articulates with the skull.
Exact synonyms: Condylar Process, Condyloid Process
Group relationships: Jawbone, Jowl, Lower Jaw, Lower Jawbone, Mandible, Mandibula, Mandibular Bone, Submaxilla
Generic synonyms: Condyle
Group relationships: Jawbone, Jowl, Lower Jaw, Lower Jawbone, Mandible, Mandibula, Mandibular Bone, Submaxilla
Generic synonyms: Condyle
Medical Definition of Mandibular condyle
1. The posterior process on the ramus of the mandible composed of two parts: a superior part, the articular portion, and an inferior part, the condylar neck. (12 Dec 1998)