disarticulation

noun — 2 senses

disarticulation

noun

Etymology 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

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