Osteodistraction
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Osteodistraction is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical correction of skeletal deformities by the lengthening of bones.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical correction of skeletal deformities by the lengthening of bones.
Word Forms
- osteodistractions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include osteotomy, osteoclasis, extension, osteoplasty, tenoepiphysiodesis, epithesis.
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