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acromioplasty

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Main Entry: ac·ro·mio·plas·ty
Pronunciation: &-"krO-mE-O-'plas-tE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
: excision of the anterior hook of the acromion for the relief of pressure on the rotator cuff produced during movement of the joint between the glenoid cavity and the humerus
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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