disarticulation
nounEtymology From dis- + articulation.
1
The act of disarticulating.
2
Some amputations: where a joint is disarticulated: e.g. knee, hip, elbow or shoulder disarticulation.
- Related terms
- disarticulate, inarticulate, unarticulated
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From dis- + articulation.
The act of disarticulating.
Some amputations: where a joint is disarticulated: e.g. knee, hip, elbow or shoulder disarticulation.
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