arthrocleisis
|ar-thro-clei-sis|
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/ˌɑrθroʊˈkliːsɪs/
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/ˌɑːθrəˈkliːsɪs/
closure/fixation of a joint
Etymology
'arthrocleisis' originates from Greek, specifically the elements 'arthron' and 'kleisis', where 'arthron' meant 'joint' and 'kleisis' meant 'closure'.
'arthrocleisis' changed from the Medieval/Neo-Latin form 'arthroclēsis' and eventually became the modern English word 'arthrocleisis'.
Initially, it meant 'closure of a joint,' but over time it evolved into its current medical meaning of 'surgical immobilization (ankylosis) of a joint'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
surgical closure or fixation of a joint; production of ankylosis of a joint (intentional surgical immobilization).
The surgeon recommended arthrocleisis to stabilize the damaged wrist permanently.
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Last updated: 2025/10/22 19:14