arthroclasia
|ar-thro-cla-sia|
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/ˌɑrθroʊˈkleɪziə/
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/ˌɑːθrəʊˈkleɪziə/
surgically breaking a joint to free it
Etymology
'arthroclasia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'arthron' and 'klasis', where 'arthron' meant 'joint' and 'klasis' meant 'a breaking'.
'arthroclasia' entered English via New Latin 'arthroclasia', which in turn was formed from Greek 'arthroklasis'; it has been used in medical English since the 19th century.
Initially it meant 'the act of breaking a joint'; over time it came to be used specifically for the surgical breaking of joint adhesions to restore mobility.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a surgical procedure that deliberately breaks or fractures a joint (or its adhesions) to restore or increase range of motion.
The surgeon recommended arthroclasia to release the stiff shoulder and improve range of motion.
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Last updated: 2025/10/22 19:00