angulation
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- noun
- /ˌæŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
- Specialized
- In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the angulation of triangles using different formulas.
- angulation of 10 degrees
- angulation deformity
- angulation and displacement
Examples
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The architect measured the angulation of the roof to ensure proper drainage of rainwater.
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The age of the child, the distance of the fracture from the growth plate, and the amount of angulation are the primary considerations when deciding on appropriate management.
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A change in angulation would allow surgeons to position the instrument heads away from each other.
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In children under the age of 8 to 10 years, angulation near the joint or growth plate is much more acceptable and has greater potential for remodeling.
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Most pediatric orthopedic surgeons agree that it is better to accept angulation and deformity than to attempt open reduction.
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The initial symptom of malunion is a noticeable angulation or rotation of the extremity.
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Deformity such as angulation, rotation, or shortening and abnormal movement at the fracture site may also be evident.
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Studies continue to evaluate unacceptable limb length discrepancy, angulation deformities, and rates of complications, as well as the impact on family care and healthcare costs with these difficult treatments.
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Parents should be advised that this specific type of tibia fracture can result in a late angulation, and the child will need a follow-up for approximately 1-2 years following injury (Skak, Jensen, & Poulson, 1987).
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During the examination, the doctor noted an abnormal angulation of the patient's arm that indicated a fracture.
Synonyms
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A bending of a joint like a knee or elbow
Antonyms
How Bent
Surface Forms
Morphology
angulation = angulate (semi-transparent) = angul + ation
The noun is formed regularly from 'angulate' with the noun-forming suffix '-ion'.
Etymology
Angulation comes from the simple word angle and the ending -ation, and angle means 'corner' or 'bend'. So angulation is the act of making or measuring a bend, or how much something turns away from being straight, like a camera or a bone.