capsulorrhaphy

capsulorrhaphy
Suture of a tear or surgical incision in any capsule; specifically, suture of a joint capsule to prevent recurring dislocation of the articulation. [L. capsula, capsule, + rhaphe, suture]

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cap·su·lor·rha·phy .kap-sə-'lȯr-ə-fē n, pl -phies suture of a cut or wounded capsule (as of the knee joint)

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cap·su·lor·rha·phy (kap″su-lorґə-fe) [capsule + -rrhaphy] suturing of a capsule, especially a joint capsule.

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