Arthroplasty Definition
är ′ thrə-plăs′tē
noun
The creation of an artificial joint.
American Heritage Medicine
The surgical restoration of the integrity and functional power of a joint.
American Heritage Medicine
(surgery) The surgical repair of a joint, or creation of an artificial joint, such as a hip replacement.
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Other Word Forms of Arthroplasty
Noun
Singular:
arthroplasty
Plural:
arthroplastiesOrigin of Arthroplasty
arthro- + -plasty
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