arthrodia

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀρθρωδία (arthrōdia), from ἀρθρώδης (arthrōdēs, “well articulated”)

Noun

arthrodia (plural arthrodias)

  1. (anatomy) A form of diarthrodial articulation in which the articular surfaces are nearly flat, so that they form only an imperfect ball and socket joint.
    • 1813, John Mason Good, Olinthus Gilbert Gregory, Pantologia
      The radius is connected […] to the carpus by arthrodia.

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