Adarticulation

/ˌæˌdɑːrtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/ noun

Definition

In anatomy, a type of joint or articulation characterized by the addition or connecting of parts, particularly in zoological classification.

Etymology

From Latin 'ad' (to) plus 'articulation' (joint, connection), a technical anatomical term.

Kelly Says

Adarticulation reveals how scientists name things: instead of creating entirely new terms, they build from familiar roots, so 'adarticulation' immediately tells specialists 'this is some kind of added joint structure.'

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