Arthrodesis

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. The surgical fixation of a joint, ultimately resulting in bone fusion. Basically, the procedure is artificially induced ankylosis performed to relieve pain or provide support in a diseased or injured joint.
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  • n. the fusion of a joint between two or more bones so that the joint can no longer move.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. Surgical fixation of joints.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In surgery, the operative production of ankylosis in a joint.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. the surgical fixation of a joint which is intended to result in bone fusion
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    arthroplasty   
     
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