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ar·throd·e·sis

[ahr-throd-uh-sis] Pronunciation Key

–noun, plural -ses

[-seez] Pronunciation Key.

permanent surgical immobilization of a joint.

Also called artificial ankylosis.

[Origin: 1900–05; arthro- + Gk désis binding together, equiv. to dé(ein) to bind + -sis -sis

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ar·throd·e·sis (är-thrŏd'ĭ-sĭs, är'thrə-dē'sĭs) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. ar·throd·e·ses (-sēz)
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.

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

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

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American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This

arthrodesis ar·throd·e·sis (är-thrŏd'ĭ-sĭs, är'thrə-dē'sĭs)
n.
The surgical fixation of a joint to promote bone fusion. Also called artificial ankylosis, syndesis.

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Arthrodesis

Ar*throd"e*sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? joint + ? a binding together.] (Surg.) Surgical fixation of joints.

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