ARTICULAR

articular, articulary

(adjective) relating to or affecting the joints of the body; ā€œthe articular surfaces of bonesā€; ā€œarticular diseaseā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

articular (not comparable)

(anatomy) Of, at, or relating to the joints of the body.

(grammar) Of or relating to the grammatical article.

Source: Wiktionary


Ar*tic"u*lar, a. Etym: [L. articularis: cf. F. articulaire. See Article, n.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the joints; as, an articular disease; an articular process.

Ar*tic"u*lar, Ar*tic"u*la*ry, n. (Anat.)

Definition: A bone in the base of the lower jaw of many birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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