trochlear

adjective

troch·​le·​ar ˈträ-klē-ər 

1

: of, relating to, or being a trochlea

2

: of, relating to, or being a trochlear nerve

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1681, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing trochlear

• trochlear nerve

Medical Definition

trochlear

adjective

troch·​le·​ar -ər 

1

: of, relating to, or being a trochlea

2

: of, relating to, or being a trochlear nerve

trochlear fibers