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popliteal

/pɒpˈlɪt.i.əl/

Tradução: Relativo à região atrás do joelho, a fossa poplítea.

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adjective

/pɒpˈlɪt.i.əl/C2formalmedical
  • ptRelativo à região atrás do joelho, a fossa poplítea.

Relating to the area behind the knee joint.

  1. Behind the kneeC2formalmedical

    Relating to the area located at the back of the knee joint.

    ptPoplíteo

    • The popliteal artery supplies blood to the lower leg.
    • A popliteal cyst can cause discomfort behind the knee.
    • The doctor examined the popliteal region for swelling.
Formas
  • more popliteal comparative form
  • most popliteal superlative form