Ilizarov apparatus en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the orthopedic surgeon Gavriil Ilizarov, who pioneered the technique.
Meanings
- A device used in surgical procedures to lengthen or reshape limb bones; to treat complex and/or open bone fractures; and in cases of infected non-unions of bones that are not amenable to other techniques.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilizarov apparatuses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |