arthrodesis

noun
ar·​throd·​e·​sis | \ är-ˈthrä-də-səs How to pronounce arthrodesis (audio) \
plural arthrodeses\ -​ˌsēz How to pronounce arthrodeses (audio) \

Definition of arthrodesis

: the surgical immobilization of a joint so that the bones grow solidly together

First Known Use of arthrodesis

1888, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for arthrodesis

New Latin, from arthr- + Greek desis binding, from dein to bind

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arthrodesis

noun
ar·​throd·​e·​sis | \ är-ˈthräd-ə-səs How to pronounce arthrodesis (audio) \
plural arthrodeses\ -​ˌsēz How to pronounce arthrodeses (audio) \

Medical Definition of arthrodesis

: the surgical immobilization of a joint so that the bones grow solidly together : artificial ankylosis