What is another word for condylar process?

Pronunciation: [kəndˈɪlə pɹˈə͡ʊsɛs] (IPA)

The condylar process is a part of the human skull, specifically the mandible. It is a rounded, protruding bony structure that connects the jawbone to the skull. While condylar process may be the most commonly used term to describe this feature, there are a number of synonyms that have been used throughout history. These include the articular eminence, condylar eminence, glenoid eminence, mandibular eminence, and temporomandibular eminence. While each of these terms is unique, they are all used to describe the same bony structure that is essential for proper jaw function and overall craniofacial health.

Synonyms for Condylar process:

What are the hypernyms for Condylar process?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Temporomandibular Joint, mandibular ramus, structures related to the jaw, such as mandibular condyle.

What are the hyponyms for Condylar process?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for condylar process (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Condylar process?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

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