Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

arthrolysis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: arthrol-y-sis
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The restoration of mobility in stiff, ankylosed joints by disrupting articular adhesions

Example Sentences

"Open arthrolysis remains the gold standard for treatment of post-traumatic elbow stiffness."

Etymology

From arthro- + -lysis.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: arthro
Suffix: lysis

Questions

What does arthrolysis mean?: The restoration of mobility in stiff, ankylosed joints by disrupting articular adhesions
Where does arthrolysis come from?: From arthro- + -lysis.

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