arthrodesis

ar·throd·e·sis

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Definitions of arthrodesis word

noun arthrodesis the fusion of bones in a joint through surgery which causes immobility of the joint 3
noun plural arthrodesis permanent surgical immobilization of a joint. 1
noun arthrodesis Surgical immobilization of a joint by fusion of the adjacent bones. 1
noun arthrodesis (medicine) The fusion of a joint between two or more bones so that the joint can no longer move. 0

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; arthro- + Greek désis binding together, equivalent to dé(ein) to bind + -sis -sis

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