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circumduction

noun

UK/ˌsɜː.kəmˈdʌk.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌsɝː.kəmˈdʌk.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of circumduction noun

  1. Uncountablemedical

    the circular movement of a joint

    • The circumduction of the shoulder joint allows for a wide range of rotation.

    • The circumduction of the hip joint plays a crucial role in many athletic movements.

    • In physical therapy, circumduction is often used to restore range of motion in a joint.