ginglymoarthrodia

noun

gin·​gly·​mo·​ar·​thro·​dia ˌjiŋ-glə-(ˌ)mō-är-ˈthrō-dē-ə How to pronounce ginglymoarthrodia (audio) ˌgiŋ- How to pronounce ginglymoarthrodia (audio)
: a composite anatomical joint of which one element has an axial or hinge motion and the other a simple gliding motion
ginglymoarthrodial adjective

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“Ginglymoarthrodia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ginglymoarthrodia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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