articular

[ ahr-tik-yuh-ler ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the joints.

articular

/ ɑːˈtɪkjʊlə /

adjective

1. of or relating to joints or to the structural components in a joint

Other Words From

• ar·ticu·lar·ly adverb
• inter·ar·ticu·lar adjective
• multi·ar·ticu·lar adjective
• postar·ticu·lar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of articular¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin articulāris pertaining to the joints. See article, -ar ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of articular¹

C15: from Latin articulāris concerning the joints, from articulus small joint; see article

Example Sentences

"With this new information, we are now able to explore pharmaceutical options to directly target the stem cell population that is responsible for the development of articular cartilage and progression of osteoarthritis."

From Science Daily

As it turns out, recent research suggests that articular cartilage—the type in our joints—does have some limited repair capacity.

From Scientific American

Nicholas DiNubile, an American orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee surgery, said it would be challenging to return to the tour after articular cartilage surgery.

From New York Times

An MRI revealed a tear of the labrum as well as injury to the articular cartilage of the shoulder.

From Seattle Times

Hunter had a non-surgical procedure on Monday to address articular wear and tear in his right knee.

From Seattle Times