osteosuture en · NOUN
Etymology
From osteo- + suture.
Meanings
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A surgery in which fragments of broken bone are sutured together.
In case of a small fragment or comminuted fracture, an osteosuture of the anterior capsule with associated bone fragment is performed.
2016, André Thès, Philippe Hardy, Arthroscopy: Basic to Advanced, Elbow Fractures Treatments, page 729:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| osteosutures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
el οστεορραφία (Translations)