arthrogryposis
arthrogryposis noun: the permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position.
Noun
arthrogryposis (countable and uncountable, plural arthrogryposes)
- The permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position.
- A congenital disorder in which the joints are so fixed because of lack of muscle development.
- Republican front-runner twisted his arms in apparent imitation of Serge Kovaleski’s arthrogryposis as he reiterated controversial 9/11 claims[.]2015 November 26, Claire Phipps, “New York Times slams 'outrageous' Donald Trump for mocking reporter's disability”, in The Guardian, →ISSN
arthrogryposis meaning in Tamil
arthrogryposis in Tamil
- மூட்டு மடக்கம்
Forms of arthrogryposis
| plural | arthrogryposes |
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Origin of arthrogryposis
From arthro- (“joint”) + gryposis (“hooking, abnormal curvature”), from Late Latin grȳpōsis (“hooking”) (from grȳpus (“hook-nosed”)), from Ancient Greek γρυπῶσις (grupôsis, “hooking”), from γρύπεσθαι (grúpesthai, “become hooked”), from γρύπος (grúpos, “hook-nosed”).
Words formed from arthrogryposis
Questions about arthrogryposis
- What does arthrogryposis mean?
- Arthrogryposis means the permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position.
- What is arthrogryposis in Tamil?
- Arthrogryposis in Tamil is மூட்டு மடக்கம். See Arthrogryposis meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is arthrogryposis?
- Arthrogryposis is a noun.
- What is the plural of arthrogryposis?
- The plural of arthrogryposis is arthrogryposes.
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