GENICULATE
(adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Geniculate.
Geniculate - as an adjective satellite
Bent at a sharp angle
Geniculate - as a verb
To form joints or knots on.
Geniculate - as an adjective
Bent abruptly, with the structure of a knee.
Example: "A geniculate stem; a geniculate ganglion; a geniculate twin crystal"
Having kneelike joints; able to bend at an abrupt angle.
Relating to a geniculate nucleus
Example Sentences
"The geniculate nucleus is responsible for relaying sensory information."
"The geniculate ganglion is found in the facial nerve pathway."
"The geniculate bodies are located in the thalamus of the brain."
"The geniculate processes of the malleus and incus articulate with each other."
"The geniculate segment of the internal carotid artery supplies blood to the facial nerve."
Word Game Points
Is GENICULATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, geniculate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GENICULATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is GENICULATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, geniculate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGENICULATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is GENICULATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, geniculate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGENICULATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
