ellipsoidal joint

ellipsoidal joint definition - medical

el·lip·soi·dal joint (i-lĭp-soidˈl, ĕlˌĭp-, ēˌlĭp-)

noun
A modified biaxial ball-and-socket joint in which the joint surfaces are elongated or ellipsoidal. Also called condylar joint.

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