epiphysiodesis
Meanings
noun
- A pediatric surgical procedure in which the epiphyseal plate of a bone is fused either temporarily or permanently to delay growth of a long bone
Word forms
Etymology
From epiphysis + -o- + -desis.
Derived words
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