articular Definition
ar·ticu·lar (är tik′yo̵̅o̅ lər, -yə-)
adjective
of a joint or joints an articular inflammation
Etymology: L articularis < articulus: see article
articular Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- cartilage: In places, like joint surfaces, the bone will be covered with smooth articular cartilage.
- chondrocytes: We are also interested in the unique cellular physiology of articular chondrocytes.
- facet: Fusion can affect the vertebral bodies or articular facets, or the whole vertebra.
- defect: What techniques are there to treat articular cartilage defects?
- surface: This is an absolutely typical history of a problem with the articular surface of the joint, which can be quite a serious problem.
- repair: Title of Research Mechanisms of articular cartilage repair Summary of Research The articular cartilage has a limited capacity for spontaneous repair.
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