rearticulation
- noun
- /ˌriːˌɑːrtɪˈkjuːleɪʃən/
- Specialized
- The surgeon performed a successful rearticulation of the patient's shoulder after the accident.
Examples
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Mechanical engineers designed a system for the rearticulation of robotic limbs.
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Physical therapy was needed after the rearticulation to help restore full movement.
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The surgeon performed a rearticulation of the patient's knee.
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After the injury, rearticulation was necessary for recovery.
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The surgeon performed a successful rearticulation of the patient's shoulder after the accident.
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Mechanical engineers designed a system for the rearticulation of robotic limbs to enhance their functionality.
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After the injury, the rearticulation of the joint was crucial for the athlete's recovery and return to sport.
Synonyms
Putting something back where it was after it was removed
Putting something back into its original place in the body
Bringing body parts together so they can heal after an injury or surgery
A repaired or reattached body part that joins the body and works again
An action that brings people or things back together after separation
How Restored
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
rearticulation = articulation (semi-transparent) = re + articulation
The formation is regular ('re-' + 'articulation' meaning joint), but the surgical/mechanical sense is specialized and may not be obvious to average learners.
Etymology
Rearticulation comes from re- 'again' and articulation 'a joint', the same root as articulate. So a rearticulation can mean putting a joint or connection back together, as in surgery or mechanics.