arthrogryposis

English

Noun

arthrogryposis (countable and uncountable, plural arthrogryposes)

(countable, teratology) The permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position.
(uncountable, teratology) A congenital disorder in which the joints are so fixed because of lack of muscle development.

Derived terms

arthrogryposis multiplex congenita

Translations

the permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position

Catalan: artrogriposi
French: arthrogrypose (fr) f
Italian: artrogriposi f
Polish: artrogrypoza
Portuguese: artrogripose f
Spanish: artrogriposis f

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