arthrodesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The surgical fusion of a joint between two or more bones so that the joint can no longer move; artificial ankylosis.

/aɹθˈɹɒdɪsɪs/ /ˌaɹθɹoʊˈdiːsɪs/

arthrodesis arthrodeses

From arthro- + -desis.

syndesis

arthrosis dysarthrosis tenodesis

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