Definitions

1. noun

A bony prominence on the elbow, at the end of a bone, where a tendon attaches to the bone.

“The doctor examined her elbow, specifically the epicondyle, to diagnose the injury.”

2. noun

A rounded prominence on a bone where a tendon or ligament attaches.

“The epicondyle on the humerus bone was a common point of injury for athletes.”

3. noun

A bony prominence on the condyle of a bone, especially the humerus, where a tendon or ligament attaches.

“The surgeon operated on the epicondyle of the patient’s elbow to repair the damaged tendon.”