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arthrodesis

Syllabification: (ar·throd·e·sis)
Pronunciation: /ärˈTHrädəsis/

Definition of arthrodesis

noun

  • surgical immobilization of a joint by fusion of the adjacent bones.

Origin:

early 20th century: from arthro- + Greek desis 'binding together'

arthrodesis in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of arthrodesis in the British & World English dictionary