amphiarthroses
|am-phi-ar-thro-ses|
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/ˌæmfiˈɑrθroʊsiːz/
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/ˌæmfiˈɑːθrəʊsiːz/
(amphiarthrosis)
limited movement joint
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphiarthrosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphiarthrōsis,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' or 'on both sides' and 'arthrōsis' meant 'joint.'
Historical Evolution
'amphiarthrōsis' transformed into the modern English word 'amphiarthrosis' through Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a joint with limited movement,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of joint that allows limited movement, typically found in the vertebrae of the spine.
The amphiarthroses in the spine provide stability while allowing some flexibility.
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Last updated: 2025/07/20 20:51