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ar·throd·e·sis

(är-thrŏd′ĭ-sĭs, är′thrə-dē′sĭs)

n. pl. ar·throd·e·ses (-sēz)

The surgical fixation of a joint to promote bone fusion, used to treat intractable pain.

[arthro- + Greek desis, binding together (from dein, to bind).]

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arthrodesis

(ˌɑːθrəʊˈdiːsɪs)

the fusion of bones in a joint through surgery which causes immobility of the joint

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ar•throd•e•sis

(ɑrˈθrɒd ə sɪs)

n., pl. -ses (-ˌsiz)

surgical immobilization of a joint.

[1900–05; arthro- + Greek désis binding together]

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arthrodesis - the surgical fixation of a joint which is intended to result in bone fusion

arthroplasty - surgical reconstruction or replacement of a malformed or degenerated joint

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arthrodèse

ar·thro·de·sis

n. artrodesis.

1. fusión de los huesos que forman una articulación;

2. anquilosis artificial.

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