"osteofixation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: osteo- + fixation Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|osteo|fixation}} osteo- + fixation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} osteofixation (uncountable)
  1. The fixation of broken bones by means of metal plates and screws Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-osteofixation-en-noun-D0wZbk82 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with osteo-

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