Definition of Diarthrosis

1. Noun. A joint so articulated as to move freely.

Exact synonyms: Articulatio Synovialis, Synovial Joint
Specialized synonyms: Articulatio Temporomandibularis, Mandibular Joint, Temporomandibular Joint, Articulatio Plana, Gliding Joint, Ginglymoid Joint, Ginglymus, Hinge Joint, Knuckle, Knuckle Joint, Metacarpophalangeal Joint, Articulatio Spheroidea, Ball-and-socket Joint, Cotyloid Joint, Enarthrodial Joint, Enarthrosis, Spheroid Joint, Articulatio Trochoidea, Pivot Joint, Rotary Joint, Rotatory Joint
Generic synonyms: Articulatio, Articulation, Joint

Definition of Diarthrosis

1. n. A form of articulation which admits of considerable motion; a complete joint; abarticulation. See Articulation.

Definition of Diarthrosis

1. Noun. (anatomy) A joint that can move freely in various planes ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Diarthrosis

1. [n -THROSES]

Medical Definition of Diarthrosis

1. A form of articulation which admits of considerable motion; a complete joint; abarticulation. See Articulation. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, fr. To joint, articulate; through, asunder + to fasten by a joint, joint. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diarthrosis

diarrhoetic
diarrhϾ
diarsane
diarsanes
diarsenide
diarsenides
diarsine
diarsines
diarsinine
diarsole
diarthric
diarthrodial
diarthrodial cartilage
diarthrodial joint
diarthroses
diarthrosis (current term)
diarticular
diary
diary-writer
diary keeper
diaryl
diarylamine
diarylamines
diarylated
diarylation
diarylethene
diarylethenes
diarylike
diaryliodonium
diarylmaleimide

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