disarticulation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of disarticulating.
  2. Some amputations: where a joint is disarticulated: e.g. knee, hip, elbow or shoulder disarticulation.

Word forms

disarticulation disarticulations

Etymology

From dis- + articulation.

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