arthrodesis

English

Etymology

From arthro- +‎ -desis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aɹθˈɹɒdɪsɪs/, /ˌaɹθɹoʊˈdiːsɪs/
  • Rhymes: -ɒdɪsɪs
  • Rhymes: -iːsɪs

Noun

arthrodesis (plural arthrodeses)

  2. (medicine, surgery) The surgical fusion of a joint between two or more bones so that the joint can no longer move; artificial ankylosis.
    Synonym: syndesis
    Hyponym: spondylodesis
    Coordinate term: ankylosis (endogenous pathogenic analogue)

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