abarticulation

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noun
  1. 1

    (anatomy) An articulation, especially one that permits free motion in the joint; a hinge joint.

  2. 2

    (anatomy) A term sometimes used for diarthrosis, and also for synarthrosis. Also called dearticulation.

  3. 3

    The act of dislocating a joint.