Definitions for: Geniculate


[adj] (biology) bent at a sharp angle



Webster (1913) Definition: Ge*nic"u*late, a. [L. geniculatus, fr. geniculum
little knee, knot or joint, dim. of genu knee. See Knee.]
Bent abruptly at an angle, like the knee when bent; as, a
geniculate stem; a geniculate ganglion; a geniculate twin
crystal.


Ge*nic"u*late, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Geniculated;
p. pr. & vb. n. Geniculating.]
To form joints or knots on. [R.] --Cockeram.

Synonyms: crooked

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