Arthrogryposis Definition

ärthrə-grə-pōsĭs
arthrogryposes
noun
The permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position.
American Heritage Medicine

(countable, pathology) The permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position.

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(uncountable, pathology) A congenital disorder in which the joints are so fixed because of lack of muscle development.

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Other Word Forms of Arthrogryposis

Noun

Singular:
arthrogryposis
Plural:
arthrogryposes

Origin of Arthrogryposis

  • arthro– Late Latin grȳpōsis hooking (from Late Greek grūpōsis) (from Greek grūpousthai to become hooked) (from grūpos hook-nosed)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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