Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ligamentotaxis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: lig-a-men-to-taxis
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The application of continuous force in order to bring parts of a fracture together and thus promote healing

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The fracture was reduced by ligamentotaxis (downward traction of the arm) and/or direct manipulation with pushers or rasps through the deltoid split to manipulate important fragments that were not attached to tendons or ligaments."

Etymology

From ligament + -o- + taxis.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does ligamentotaxis mean?: The application of continuous force in order to bring parts of a fracture together and thus promote healing
Where does ligamentotaxis come from?: From ligament + -o- + taxis.

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