Periacetabular
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Periacetabular is an adjective meaning Surrounding the acetabulum.
Meaning
Surrounding the acetabulum.
Example Sentences
Then, eight years ago, when I was 24, I had my pelvis sawn in three and pinned back together again (otherwise known as a PAO, or periacetabular osteotomy) with four long metal rods.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include osteotomy, circumacetabular, preacetabular, supraacetabular, postacetabular, interacetabular.
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