Arthrodia

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A plane joint archaic
"The radius is connected […] to the carpus by arthrodia."

Synonyms

Example

"The radius is connected […] to the carpus by arthrodia."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀρθρωδία (arthrōdía), from ἀρθρώδης (arthrṓdēs, “well articulated”). By surface analysis, arthr- + -ode + -ia.

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ball and socket joint

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