stereoarthrolysis

Production of a new joint with mobility in cases of bony ankylosis. [stereo- + G. arthron, joint, + lysis, loosening]

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ster·eo·ar·throl·y·sis (ster″e-o-ahr-throlґĭ-sis) [stereo- + arthro- + -lysis] operative formation of a movable new joint in cases of bony ankylosis.