Arthrodesis

//aɹθˈɹɒdɪsɪs// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The surgical fusion of a joint between two or more bones so that the joint can no longer move; artificial ankylosis.
  2. 2
    the surgical fixation of a joint which is intended to result in bone fusion wordnet

Synonyms

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syndesis

Etymology

From arthro- + -desis.

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