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joint space

[/dʒɔɪnt speɪs/]
nounpl: joint spaces
espaço articular
1. The gap or cavity between the bones of a joint, typically filled with synovial fluid
The X-ray revealed a narrowing of the joint space in the knee
A radiografia revelou um estreitamento do espaço articular no joelho
2. In anatomy and orthopedics, the anatomical space within an articulation where movement occurs
Loss of joint space is a sign of arthritis progression
A perda do espaço articular é um sinal de progressão da artrite
Synonyms
articular spacejoint cavitysynovial space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço articular
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
Portugal
espaço articular
Standard medical terminology used in Portuguese medicine

Related Idioms & Phrases

joint space narrowing
loss of joint space
joint space widening
preservation of joint space
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