osteosynthesis

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English

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Etymology

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From osteo- +‎ synthesis.

Noun

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osteosynthesis (countable and uncountable, plural osteosyntheses)

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  1. (surgery) The reduction and fixation of a bone fracture with implantable devices, usually made of metal
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