"ginglymus" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡɪŋɡlɪməs/ [UK], /ˈdʒɪŋɡlɪməs/ [UK] Forms: ginglymi [plural]
Etymology: From Late Latin, from Ancient Greek γίγγλυμος (gínglumos, “hinge”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|LL.|-}} Late Latin, {{der|en|grc|γίγγλυμος||hinge}} Ancient Greek γίγγλυμος (gínglumos, “hinge”) Head templates: {{en-noun|ginglymi}} ginglymus (plural ginglymi)
  1. (anatomy) A hinge joint. Categories (topical): Anatomy Derived forms: ginglymoid
    Sense id: en-ginglymus-en-noun-ERP7QQQh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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