anarthrosis
|an-ar-thro-sis|
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/ˌæn.ɑːrˈθroʊ.sɪs/
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/ˌæn.ɑːˈθrəʊ.sɪs/
immovable joint
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anarthrosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anarthrōsis,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'arthrōsis' meant 'joint.'
Historical Evolution
'anarthrōsis' was adopted into New Latin as 'anarthrosis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anarthrosis.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a joint' or 'not jointed,' and over time it evolved into its current anatomical meaning of 'an immovable joint.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of joint between bones that does not allow movement; an immovable joint, such as those found in the skull.
The sutures in the human skull are examples of anarthrosis.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 18:21