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arthrodia
[ ahr-throh-dee-uh ]
/ ɑrˈθroʊ di ə /
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noun, plural ar·thro·di·ae [ahr-throh-dee-ee]. /ɑrˈθroʊ diˌi/. Anatomy.
a joint, as in the carpal articulations, in which the surfaces glide over each other in movement.
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Also called gliding joint.
Origin of arthrodia
OTHER WORDS FROM arthrodia
ar·thro·di·al, ar·throd·ic [ahr-throd-ik], /ɑrˈθrɒd ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby arthrodia
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How to use arthrodia in a sentence
Gliding joints (Arthrodia), in which the articular surfaces are flat, as in the carpal and tarsal bones.
British Dictionary definitions for arthrodia
arthrodia
/ (ɑːˈθrəʊdɪə) /
noun
anatomy zoology a joint
Derived forms of arthrodia
arthrodial, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for arthrodia
arthrodia
[ är-thrō′dē-ə ]
n.
plane joint
Other words from arthrodia
ar•thro′di•al adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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