arthrogryposis
- noun
- /ˌɑrθrəˈɡrɪpəsɪs/
- Specialized
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artrogriposis
- Two-year-old Emma was born with a rare disease called arthrogryposis that makes it so she can't raise her arms without assistance.
Examples
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My beautiful, smart, spunky daughter has arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC).
Blog text (21) -
The teratologic clubfoot is associated with neuromuscular or syndromic disorders, such as arthrogryposis.
Academic text (2005) -
The main macroscopic findings included arthrogryposis, torticollis, scoliosis, brachygnathia inferior, hydranencephaly, and hypoplasia of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and spinal cord.
Academic text (2012) -
Lily was born with arthrogryposis, which limits movement in her arms and legs.
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Emma's arthrogryposis makes it difficult for her to raise her arms without help.
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Chris's arthrogryposis affects his ability to use his hands and feet.
How Severe
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
9.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
arthrogryposis = arthro + grypos + osis
Formed from medical Greek combining forms ('arthro-' + 'grypos' + '-osis') that are not recognizable standalone English words, so an average B1 learner could not derive the clinical meaning from the parts.
Etymology
Arthrogryposis comes from Greek parts: arthro- meaning 'joint', like in arthritis, and -gryposis meaning 'curved' or 'crooked'. So arthrogryposis means 'curved joints' and refers to a condition present at birth that makes joints stiff and limits movement.