abarticulation

noun — 3 senses

noun

US /æb.ɑɹˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

Etymology * From ab- + articulation. * Compare French abarticulation. See article

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences An articulation, especially one that permits free motion in the joint; a hinge joint.

The act of dislocating a joint.

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences A term sometimes used for diarthrosis, and also for synarthrosis. Also called dearticulation.

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