Occipital condyle refers to the rounded, convex surfaces situated on either side of the foramen magnum in the cranium. This term is anatomical specific, and there are no widely used synonyms that replace it. Some medical dictionaries suggest that occipital condyle can also be referred to as the hypoglossal condyles, but this marginal usage is not well-established in academic literature. Other less formal and precise texts may use the term 'occipital joint', which is not entirely accurate. In conclusion, the appropriate synonym for occipital condyle is none, and they cannot be used interchangeably.