"osteosynthesis" meaning in English

See osteosynthesis in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: osteosyntheses [plural]
Etymology: osteo- + synthesis Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|osteo|synthesis}} osteo- + synthesis Head templates: {{en-noun|~|osteosyntheses}} osteosynthesis (countable and uncountable, plural osteosyntheses)
  1. (surgery) The reduction and fixation of a bone fracture with implantable devices, usually made of metal Wikipedia link: osteosynthesis Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Surgery Related terms: osteosynthesize
    Sense id: en-osteosynthesis-en-noun-lM5rgEt2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with osteo- Topics: medicine, sciences, surgery

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