disarticulate

v., -lat·ed, -lat·ing, -lates.

v.tr.
To separate at the joints; disjoint.

v.intr.
To become disjointed.

disarticulation dis'ar·tic'u·la'tion n.
disarticulator dis'ar·tic'u·la'tor n.

(dis′ärtik′yōōlā′shən)
n

The amputation or separation of joint parts, as in hemimandibulectomy, with inclusion of the condyloid process of the mandible.

(dĭs'är-tĭk'yə-lā'shən)
n.

The amputation of a limb through a joint, without the cutting of bone. Also called exarticulation.

dis'ar·tic'u·late' v.

Amputation or separation at a joint.

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The verb has one meaning:

Meaning #1: separate at the joints, as of a chicken
  Synonym: disjoint

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