abarticulation
IPA: ˈæbɑrtˈɪkjʌɫˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- (anatomy) An articulation, especially one that permits free motion in the joint; a hinge joint.
- The act of dislocating a joint.
- (anatomy) A term sometimes used for diarthrosis, and also for synarthrosis. Also called dearticulation.