exarticulate

adj, verb — 2 senses

exarticulate

adj

/ˌɛksɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪkjʊlət/

Etymology From ex- + articulate.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Having only one joint; said of certain insects.

exarticulate

verb

/ˌɛksɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪkjʊleɪt/

Etymology From ex- + articulate.

1

Medicine, Sciences, Surgery To amputate a limb by cutting through a joint

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