anarthrosis

/ˌænɑrˈθroʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition characterized by the absence of joint disease, such as arthritis, and often used in medical research to compare with arthritic conditions.

“The study of anarthrosis helped researchers understand the effects of cartilage damage on joints.”

2. noun

A normal joint without any signs of disease or degeneration.

“The anarthrosis of the knee joint was a key factor in the athlete’s successful recovery from injury.”

Synonyms

  • healthy joint
  • normal joint

Antonyms

  • arthritis
  • arthrosis