Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

osteofixation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
os-te-ofix-a-tion
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The fixation of broken bones by means of metal plates and screws

Uncountable

Etymology

From osteo- + fixation.

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Questions

What does osteofixation mean?
The fixation of broken bones by means of metal plates and screws
Where does osteofixation come from?
From osteo- + fixation.

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