ARTHRODESIS

arthrodesis

(noun) the surgical fixation of a joint which is intended to result in bone fusion

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

arthrodesis (plural arthrodeses)

(medicine) The fusion of a joint between two or more bones so that the joint can no longer move.

Anagrams

• diarthroses

Source: Wiktionary


Ar*throd"e*sis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. joint + a binding together.] (Surg.)

Definition: Surgical fixation of joints.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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