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amphiarthrosis

am·phi·ar·thro·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-fee-ahr-throh-sis]
    • /ˌæm fi ɑrˈθroʊ sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-fee-ahr-throh-sis]
    • /ˌæm fi ɑrˈθroʊ sɪs/

Definitions of amphiarthrosis word

  • noun amphiarthrosis a type of articulation permitting only slight movement, as between the vertebrae of the backbone 3
  • noun amphiarthrosis a form of jointing in which cartilage connects the bones and allows only slight motion 3
  • noun plural amphiarthrosis a joint permitting only slight motion, as that between the vertebrae. 1
  • noun amphiarthrosis (biology) the type of movable joint in animals in which the surfaces of bones are connected by ligaments or cartilage. 1

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Origin of amphiarthrosis

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; amphi- + Greek árthrōsis articulation. See arthro-, -osis

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Parts of speech for Amphiarthrosis

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amphiarthrosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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