POPLITEAL


Meaning of POPLITEAL in English

[ pɒ'plɪtɪəl , ˌpɒplɪ'ti:əl ]

■ adjective Anatomy relating to or situated in the hollow at the back of the knee.

Origin

C18: from mod. L. popliteus (from L. poples , poplit- 'ham, hough') + -al .

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