diarthrosis

di·ar·thro·sis

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dahy-ahr-throh-sis]
- /ˌdaɪ ɑrˈθroʊ sɪs/
- /dˌaɪərəθrˈəʊsɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-ahr-throh-sis]
- /ˌdaɪ ɑrˈθroʊ sɪs/

Definitions of diarthrosis word

noun diarthrosis any freely movable joint, such as the shoulder and hip joints 3
noun diarthrosis any articulation, as of the hip, permitting free movement in any direction 3
noun plural diarthrosis a form of articulation that permits maximal motion, as the knee joint. 1
noun diarthrosis (anatomy) A joint that can move freely in various planes. 1

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Origin of diarthrosis

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; < New Latin < Greek; see di-3, arthrosis1

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Parts of speech for Diarthrosis

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diarthrosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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