arthrodesis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /aɹθˈɹɒdɪsɪs/
- /ˌaɹθɹoʊˈdiːsɪs/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂er-der. Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-trom Ancient Greek ᾰ̓́ρθρον (ắrthron)der. New Latinder. English arthro- English -desis English arthrodesis From arthro- + -desis.
Meanings
- The surgical fusion of a joint between two or more bones so that the joint can no longer move; artificial ankylosis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| arthrodeses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Relateds
arthrosis · dysarthrosis · tenodesis
Synonyms
Translations (6)
fi jäykistysleikkaus (fusion of a joint) · es artrodesis (fusion of a joint) · pl artrodeza (fusion of a joint) · it artrodesi (fusion of a joint) · pt artrodese (fusion of a joint) · pt artródese (fusion of a joint)