Arthroplasty
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
In
surgery
, the operative establishment of an artificial joint in cases of ankylosis.
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noun.
The
surgical
repair of a
joint
, or creation of an
artificial
joint, such as a
hip
replacement.
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noun.
surgical reconstruction or replacement of a malformed or degenerated joint
Word Usage
"This surgery is also know as arthroplasty, a very common procedure performed to thousands each year in the United States."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
operation
surgery
surgical operation
surgical procedure
surgical process
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
arthrodesis
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
Spica
abstainer
adduction
amputations
anissue