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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The surgical repair of a joint, or creation of an artificial joint, such as a hip replacement.
2. 2
   surgical reconstruction or replacement of a malformed or degenerated joint wordnet

Etymology

From arthro- + -plasty.

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