| arthrodial joint | A synovial joint in which the opposing surfaces are nearly planes and in which there is only a slight, gliding motion, as in the intermetacarpal joints. Synonym: articulatio plana, arthrodia, arthrodial articulation, arthrodial joint, gliding joint. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| arthrodynia | <medicine> An affection characterised by pain in or about a joint, not dependent upon structural disease. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Joint + pain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| arthrodynic | Relating to or affected with arthralgia. Synonym: arthrodynic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrodysplasia | Hereditary congenital defect of joint development. Origin: arthro-+ G. Dys, bad, + plasis, a molding (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthroendoscopy | <orthopaedics, procedure> The introduction of a thin fibreoptic scope into a joint space to allow direct visualisation of internal structures. In some cases, surgical repair can also be performed using the arthroscope. (27 Sep 1997) |
| arthroereisis | An operation for limiting motion in a joint in cases of undue mobility from paralysis, usually by means of a bone block. Synonym: arthroereisis. Origin: arthro-+ G. Ereisis, a propping up (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrogastra | <zoology> A division of the Arachnida, having the abdomen annulated, including the scorpions, harvestmen, etc.; pedipalpi. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Joint + stomach. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| arthrogenous | 1. Of articular origin; starting from a joint. 2. Forming an articulation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrogram | <investigation, radiology> A X-ray procedure involving the injection of radiopaque dye into a joint space to demonstrate the anatomy of the joint by X-ray. (27 Sep 1997) |
| arthrography | The description of joints. Origin: Gr. Joint. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| arthrogryposis | Persistent flexure or contracture of a joint. (12 Dec 1998) |
| arthrogryposis multiplex congenita | Limitation of range of joint motion and contractures present at birth, usually involving multiple joints; a syndrome probably of diverse aetiology that may result from changes in spinal cord, muscle, or connective tissue. Several forms exist, autosomal dominant, recessive, and X-linked. Synonym: amyoplasia congenita. (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrokatadysis | Synonym: Otto's disease. Origin: arthro-+ G. Katadysis, a dipping under, a setting, fr. Dyo, to make sink (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrolith | A loose body in a joint. Origin: arthro-+ G. Lithos, stone (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrolithiasis | Rarely used term for articular gout. (05 Mar 2000) |