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arthrogryposis

Noun

Meaning

(countable, teratology) The permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position.

(uncountable, teratology) A congenital disorder in which the joints are so fixed because of lack of muscle development.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

When I was born, I was diagnosed with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC), a congenital joint contracture in two or more areas of the body. Source: Internet

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