Arthrodia (ar-thro'de-ah). An articulation or joint which allows a gliding
motion of the surfaces.

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Articulation (ar-tik'u-la'shun). A connection between two or more bones whether allowing motion between them or not.

Articulated (ar-tik'u-la-ted). Connected by joints.

Arthritic (ar-thrit'ik). Pertaining to or affected with gout or arthritis.
Relating to inflammation of a joint.

Ascaris (as'kar-is). A worm found in the intestines.

Ascites (as-si'tez). Dropsy of the abdominal cavity.

Aspirate (as'pi-rat). To treat by aspiration. To pronounce with full
emission of breath.

Assimilation (as-sim-il-a'shun). The transformation of food into living
tissue.

Asthenic (as-then'ik). Characterized by weakness or feebleness.