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]
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}
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],
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},
{
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],
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},
{
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],
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},
{
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],
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},
{
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"neuter"
],
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},
{
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"neuter"
],
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"tags": [
"genitive"
]
},
{
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"tags": [
"genitive"
]
},
{
"form": "Gelenke",
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"plural"
]
},
{
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"source": "declension",
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"source": "declension",
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"genitive",
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"singular"
]
},
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"dative",
"definite",
"plural"
]
},
{
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"definite",
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}
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],
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"tags": [
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],
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"word": "Fußgelenk"
},
{
"english": "wrist",
"tags": [
"neuter"
],
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"word": "Handgelenk"
},
{
"english": "temporomandibular joint",
"tags": [
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],
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"word": "Kiefergelenk"
},
{
"english": "knee joint",
"tags": [
"neuter"
],
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},
{
"english": "shoulder joint",
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"neuter"
],
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},
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],
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