arthrodesis
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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.
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arthrodesis
(ˌɑːθrəʊˈdiːsɪs)n
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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Noun | 1. | 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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