epiphysiodesis

English

Etymology

From epiphysis +‎ -o- +‎ -desis.

Noun

epiphysiodesis (uncountable)

  1. A pediatric surgical procedure in which the epiphyseal plate of a bone is fused either temporarily or permanently to delay growth of a long bone

Derived terms

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