articular

American

[ahr-tik-yuh-ler] / ɑrˈtɪk jə lər /

adjective

of or relating to the joints.

articular British

/ ɑːˈtɪkjʊlə /

adjective

of or relating to joints or to the structural components in a joint

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Etymology

Origin of articular

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin articulāris pertaining to the joints. See article, -ar ¹

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Osteoarthritis primarily damages hyaline cartilage, also called articular cartilage.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026

While some stem or progenitor cells capable of forming cartilage have been identified in bone, similar cells have not been successfully found within articular cartilage itself.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 20, 2026

This type, also called articular cartilage, is the form most commonly damaged in osteoarthritis.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 20, 2026

The knob is covered with a white colored articular cartilage.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015

It would be visible if the view were directly lateral, but then the superior and inferior articular surfaces of the astragalus would be less apparent.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer

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