arthrometry
|ar-throm-e-try|
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/ɑrˈθrɒmətri/
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/ɑːθˈrɒmətri/
measurement of joints
Etymology
'arthrometry' originates from Modern New Latin/Greek elements: Greek 'arthron' where 'arthr-' meant 'joint', combined with Greek 'metron' where 'metr-' meant 'measure'.
'arthron' + 'metron' (Greek) formed scientific/Neo-Latin compounds (e.g. Late Modern formations), and eventually the English formation 'arthrometry' arose in technical medical usage.
Initially formed to mean 'measurement of joints' in technical/medical contexts, and this specific meaning has been retained in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the measurement or quantitative assessment of joint movement, position, or laxity (often used in clinical and research contexts to describe techniques measuring range of motion or joint stability).
Arthrometry was used to assess knee laxity after ligament repair.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/23 02:41