abarticulation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /æb.ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ (General-American)
- /æb.ɑˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ (General-American)
- /æb.ɑˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ (General-American)
- /æb.ɑɹˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ (General-American)
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Etymology
* From ab- + articulation. * Compare French abarticulation. See article
Meanings
- An articulation, especially one that permits free motion in the joint; a hinge joint.
- The act of dislocating a joint.
- A term sometimes used for diarthrosis, and also for synarthrosis. Also called dearticulation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abarticulations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
diarthrosis (an articulation, especially one that permits free motion)
Translations (2)
pt abarticulação (articulation that permits free motion in the joint) · el διάρθρωση (articulation that permits free motion in the joint)