amphidiarthrosis
|am-phi-di-ar-thro-sis|
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/ˌæmfɪˌdaɪɑːrˈθroʊsɪs/
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/ˌæmfɪˌdaɪɑːˈθrəʊsɪs/
limited movement joint
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphidiarthrosis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'diarthrosis' meaning 'joint'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' combined with 'diarthrosis' in Greek to form the term 'amphidiarthrosis', which was adopted into modern medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to joints with limited movement, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of joint that allows for limited movement, typically found in the vertebral column.
The vertebrae are connected by amphidiarthrosis, allowing for some flexibility in the spine.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 17:36