Definition

The act of separating or disconnecting the joints of a body part, often used in medical contexts.

Example

The surgeon performed a disarticulation of the limb to prevent further complications.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of disarticulation in anatomy?

Yeah, it's when a limb is disconnected from a joint, right?

Exactly! I read about it while studying for my biology exam.

That's interesting! It sounds pretty complex but cool.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disarticulation → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "articulare" (from Latin, meaning to joint or connect). The word describes the act of separating or removing a joint, hence the meaning of disarticulation is to take apart at the joints.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'articulare' meaning to connect — disarticulation is the process of taking something apart at its joints.

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