Cerclage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cerclage is a noun meaning (medicine) The use of a wire loop to hold fragments of a fractured bone together; or to prevent dilation of the cervix in the case of incompetent cervix.
Meaning
(medicine) The use of a wire loop to hold fragments of a fractured bone together; or to prevent dilation of the cervix in the case of incompetent cervix.
Example Sentences
Additionally, there are two angular holes designated for wire cerclages and non-absorbable sutures that can be used for additional fixation of the greater tuberosity.
Word Forms
- cerclages
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cerement, collar, collascope, crotchet, cringle, cincture.
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