amphiarthrosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The type of movable joint in animals in which the surfaces of bones are connected by ligaments or cartilage.

Word forms

amphiarthrosis amphiarthroses

Etymology

From amphi- + arthrosis.

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