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   joint

   /dʒɔɪnt/

   noun

   • 1. a point at which parts of an artificial structure are joined: "seal the joint between the roof and the house wall" Similar joinjunctionjunctureintersectionlinklinkageconnectionnexusweldknotseamcouplingcouplerbracketbracehingecommissuresuture
   • ▪ a particular arrangement of parts of a structure at the point where they are joined: "members connected together by rigid joints"
   • ▪ a break or fracture in a mass of rock, with no relative displacement of the parts.
   • ▪ a piece of flexible material forming the hinge of a book cover.
   • 2. a structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together: "she suffers from stiff joints and finds bending difficult" Similar technical:articulation
   • ▪ each of the distinct sections of a body or limb between the places at which they are connected: "the top two joints of his index finger"
   • ▪ a large piece of meat cooked whole or ready for cooking: British "a joint of ham"
   • ▪ the part of a stem of a plant from which a leaf or branch grows: "cut just below a leaf joint"
   • ▪ a section of a plant stem between two joints; an internode.
   • 3. an establishment of a specified kind, especially one where people meet for eating, drinking, or entertainment: informal "a burger joint" Similar establishmentrestaurantbarclubnightclubinformal:clip jointdivehonky-tonkhistorical:speakeasy
   • ▪ prison. North American
   • 4. a cannabis cigarette: informal "he rolled a joint" Similar cannabis cigarettemarijuana cigaretteinformal:spliffreeferbombbomberstickbluntzolinformal:bifter
   • 5. a piece of creative work, especially a musical recording: informal US "listen to one of his joints nowadays and you don't even need to see the production credit"

   adjective

   • 1. shared, held, or made by two or more people together: "a joint statement"
   • ▪ sharing in a position, achievement, or activity: "a joint winner"
   • ▪ applied or regarded together.

   verb

   • 1. provide or fasten (something) with joints.
   • ▪ fill up the joints of (masonry or brickwork) with mortar; point.
   • ▪ prepare (a board) for being joined to another by planing its edge.
   • 2. cut (the body of an animal) into joints for cooking: "use a sharp knife to joint the bird"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, past participle of joindre ‘to join’ (see join).

   Derivatives

   • 1. jointless adjective

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2. www.britannica.com › science › skeletonSkeleton - Joints, Muscles, Movement | Britannica

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Each joint is set in a different plane along the leg in such a way that the combined action of the several joints enables the leg to move in any direction. Single endoskeletal joints of vertebrates supply a variety of movements with greater ease; no duplication is necessary.

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4. www.niams.nih.gov › health-lesson-learning-about-jointsHealth Lesson: Learning About Joints | NIAMS

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   Jun 20, 2024 · A joint is where two or more bones connect. Since bones don’t bend, without joints, it would be impossible for you to move around! The different types of joints are based on how much they can move.

5. www.verywellhealth.com › what-is-a-joint-subluxation-2549343Joint Subluxation: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Diagnosis -...

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   Jun 20, 2024 · A joint subluxation is when the joint becomes partially dislocated. It can be caused by an injury, repetitive motion, or certain medical conditions. Joint subluxation may cause pain and a sensation of joint instability. It is common in joints such as the spine, shoulder, kneecap, and elbow.

6. www.webmd.com › pain-management › joint-painWhy Do My Joints Hurt? Causes of Joint Pain & Pain Relief Options...

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Joints form the connections between bones in places such as your knees, elbows, shoulders, and hips. They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or...

7. medlineplus.gov › jointdisordersJoint Disorders | MedlinePlus

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   Jun 24, 2024 · What are joints? Your joints are places where two or more bones come together. Your shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and knuckles are all joints. Your spine has joints, too. But joints are more than bones. They include the soft tissues around them, such as cartilage, tendons and ligaments.

8. www.britannica.com › science › ligamentLigament | Definition, Function, Types, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 19, 2024 · pubovesical ligament. (Show more) Recent News. June 19, 2024, 6:19 PM ET (AP) LA Sparks rookie Cameron Brink tears ACL in left knee. ligament, tough fibrous band of connective tissue that serves to support the internal organs and hold bones together in proper articulation at the joints.

9. www.britannica.com › science › arthritisArthritis | Definition, Causes, & Treatment | Britannica

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   6 days ago · Recent News. June 28, 2024, 5:49 AM ET (Science News) Ancient Egyptian scribes' work left its mark on their skeletons. arthritis, inflammation of the joints and its effects. Arthritis is a general term, derived from the Greek words arthro-, meaning “joint,” and -itis, meaning “ inflammation .” Arthritis can be a major cause of disability.