ginglymus

/ˈɡɪŋɡlɪməs/

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noun

"The Bones of the Fingers are articulated by Ginglymus, and are fifteen in each Hand."
"The Ginglymus is, when a Bone receives and is received; and the Property of this Sort of Articulation is to admit only of the Motions of the Flexion and Extension: It is called by Tradesmen Charnall, and it is commonly used in Hinges."

From Late Latin, from Ancient Greek γίγγλυμος (gínglumos, “hinge”).

ginglymi (plural)

ginglymoid

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How do you pronounce ginglymus?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɪŋɡlɪməs/.

What does ginglymus mean?

A hinge joint.

Where does ginglymus come from?

It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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