nearthrosis

nearthrosis definition - medical

ne·ar·thro·sis (nēˌär-thrōˈsĭs) or ne·o·ar·thro·sis (nēˌō-)

noun
  1. A pseudarthrosis arising in an ununited fracture.
  2. A new joint resulting from a total joint replacement operation.

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