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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An articulation, especially one that permits free motion in the joint; a hinge joint.
2. 2
   dislocation of a joint wordnet
3. 3
   The act of dislocating a joint.
4. 4
   A term sometimes used for diarthrosis, and also for synarthrosis. Also called dearticulation.

Synonyms

All synonyms

diarthrosisdiarthrosis

Etymology

* From ab- + articulation. * Compare French abarticulation. See article

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