abarticulation
- 01 C2 Proficiency
a joint in the body that can move freely, like your elbow or knee.
an articulation that permits free motion between bones, such as a hinge joint or diarthrosis.
Simple“The doctor explained how the abarticulation in the knee allows it to bend.”
In context“The surgeon noted that the patient's abarticulation exhibited a significant range of motion despite the surrounding tissue damage.”
UsageThis term is primarily used in older medical texts or specific anatomical contexts.
SynonymsdiarthrosisjointAntonymssynarthrosis - 02 C2 Proficiency
the act of a bone moving out of its normal place in a joint.
the displacement or dislocation of a bone from its natural joint surface.
Simple“The athlete suffered an abarticulation of the shoulder during the match.”
In context“Radiographic evidence confirmed an acute abarticulation, requiring immediate manual reduction to prevent further nerve compression.”
Synonymsdislocationluxation
* From ab- + articulation. * Compare French abarticulation. See article
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.