articular

adjective

ar·​tic·​u·​lar är-ˈti-kyə-lər How to pronounce articular (audio)
: of or relating to a joint
articular cartilage

Examples of articular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The point at which the femur (leg bone) and patella (kneebone) connect is cushioned with articular cartilage.2 This helps the knee and leg move smoothly together and protects your knees from injury. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 30 July 2024 When bones come together to form joints, the ends are covered with a Teflon-like covering called articular cartilage. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2024 The articular cartilage—a smooth, shiny covering on the bones of our joints—wears down. Lauren Del Turco, Health, 6 Feb. 2024 Death rates for brain cancer that year were 23% higher than for leukemia, and more than double the rate for bone and articular cartilage cancer. Katie Mogg, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for articular 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English articuler, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin articulāris, from articulus "joint, part of a limb between joints" + -āris -ar — more at article entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of articular was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Articular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/articular. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

articular

adjective
ar·​tic·​u·​lar är-ˈtik-yə-lər How to pronounce articular (audio)
: of or relating to a joint

Medical Definition

articular

adjective
ar·​tic·​u·​lar är-ˈtik-yə-lər How to pronounce articular (audio)
: of or relating to a joint
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