pop·lit·e·al (p p-l t  - l, pp l-tl)adj. Of or relating to the hollow part of the leg behind the knee joint. [From New Latin popliteus, from Latin poples, poplit-, ham of the knee.] |
popliteal [pɒpˈlɪtɪəl ˌpɒplɪˈtiːəl]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of, relating to, or near the part of the leg behind the knee
[from New Latin popliteus the muscle behind the knee joint, from Latin poples the ham of the knee]
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| Adj. | 1. | popliteal - of or relating to the area behind the knee joint |
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