Meaning & use
articular
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Relating to the joints of the body.
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The X-ray revealed damage to the articular cartilage in her knee.
Articular pain is one of the earliest symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
A note on using this word
A technical medical term; not to be confused with 'articulate,' which relates to speech or clarity of expression.
Words with a similar meaning
joint-related
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