Orthopedic Jargon

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun Abarthrosis is a medical term referring to a joint that is permanently fixed in a bent position.

  • Abarthrosis is a medical condition characterized by stiffness and immobility in a joint.
  • My grandmother suffers from abarthrosis in her knees.
  • I can't play basketball today, my abarthrosis is acting up.
  • The bureaucracy in this company is like abarthrosis, slowing down progress at every turn.

adjective relating to or characteristic of achondroplasia, a genetic disorder that results in dwarfism

  • Achondroplastic dwarfism is a genetic disorder that affects bone growth.
  • My friend has achondroplastic dwarfism and is proud of their unique stature.
  • I heard that guy over there is achondroplastic, but he's still pretty cool.
  • Her achondroplastic mindset prevented her from seeing the bigger picture.