genicular artery

noun

ge·​nic·​u·​lar artery jə-ˈnik-yə-lər- How to pronounce genicular artery (audio)
: any of several branches of the femoral and popliteal arteries that supply the region of the knee

called also genicular

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“Genicular artery.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/genicular%20artery. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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