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ginglymus

[ jing-gluh-muhs, ging- ]

noun

Anatomy.
plural ginglymi
  1. a joint in which movement is limited to one plane.

ginglymus

/ ˈɡɪŋ-; ˈdʒɪŋɡlɪməs /

noun

  1. anatomy a hinge joint See hinge
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ginglymus1

1650–60; < New Latin < Greek íԲ⳾Dz hinge
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ginglymus1

C17: New Latin, from Greek ginglumos hinge
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This also, is a ginglymus joint, having but slight lateral motion, and that only when it is in a state of flexion.

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