arthroclasia

arthroclasia
The forcible breaking up of the adhesions in ankylosis. [arthro- + G. klasis, a breaking]

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ar·thro·cla·sia (ahr″thro-klaґzhə) [arthro- + Gr. klaein to break] the surgical breaking down of an ankylosis in order to secure free movement in a joint.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • artroclazie — ARTROCLAZÍE s. f. rupere chirurgicală a unei anchiloze fibroase. (< engl. arthroclasia) Trimis de raduborza, 15.09.2007. Sursa: MDN …   Dicționar Român

  • -clasia — ˈklāzh(ē)ə noun combining form ( s) Etymology: New Latin, from Greek klasis breaking (from klan to break) + New Latin ia more at gladiator …   Useful english dictionary

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