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disarticulation

UK
/dɪsˌɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/dɪsˌɑrˌtɪkjuˈleɪʃən/

Translations

disarticulationnoun
disarticulations
pl
désarticulationMédecine; par extension, séparation d’un ensemble en éléments distincts.
The surgeon performed a disarticulation of the patient's shoulder due to severe injury.
Le chirurgien a pratiqué une désarticulation de l’épaule du patient en raison d’une blessure grave.
Synonyms
amputation
severance
dislocation
detachment
separation
disarticulationadjective
more disarticulation
Comp.
most disarticulation
Super.
UK
/dɪsˌɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/dɪsˌɑrˌtɪkjuˈleɪʃən/
Attributive use (e.g., "disarticulation surgery").
de désarticulationEmploi médical.
The patient was fitted with a disarticulation prosthesis.
Le patient a reçu une prothèse de désarticulation.

Definitions

disarticulationnoun
The separation or amputation of a body part at a joint.
The surgeon performed a disarticulation of the patient's shoulder due to severe injury.
The act of breaking something into pieces or parts.
The disarticulation of the old machinery was necessary for its removal from the factory.
disarticulationadjective
Relating to, resulting from, or used in a disarticulation.
The patient was fitted with a disarticulation prosthesis.
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