amphiarthrosis

[ am-fee-ahr-throh-sis ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural am·phi·ar·thro·ses [am-fee-ahr-, throh, -seez].

1. a joint permitting only slight motion, as that between the vertebrae.

amphiarthrosis

/ ˌæmfɪɑːˈθrəʊsɪs /

noun

1. anatomy a type of articulation permitting only slight movement, as between the vertebrae of the backbone

Other Words From

• amphi·ar·throdi·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of amphiarthrosis¹

1830–40; amphi- + Greek árthrōsis articulation. See arthro-, -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of amphiarthrosis¹

C19: from amphi- + Greek arthrōsis articulation, from arthron a joint

Example Sentences

When there is little movement the term half-joint or amphiarthrosis is used.

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