Circumrotate

/ˌsɜrkəmˈroʊteɪt/ verb

Definition

To rotate or turn completely around a center point; to revolve.

Etymology

From Latin circum- (around) + rotatus (turned or spun), a technical term used in medicine, physics, and geometry to describe complete rotational motion.

Kelly Says

When you circumrotate your shoulder, you're moving your arm in a complete circle—it's a medical term that describes one of the few joints in your body capable of this full-circle freedom.

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