polyarticular

American

[pol-ee-ahr-tik-yuh-ler] / ˌpɒl i ɑrˈtɪk jə lər /

adjective

Anatomy.

pertaining to or affecting many joints.

Etymology

Origin of polyarticular

First recorded in 1870–75; poly- + articular

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polyarticular

Kids like Shepherd, with polyarticular J.I.A. — meaning five or more joints affected — are unlikely ever to outgrow it; he would probably be on medication for life.

From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2013

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