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osteosynthesis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.17 in modern English

Syllables
os-teosyn-the-sis
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The reduction and fixation of a bone fracture with implantable devices, usually made of metal

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From osteo- + synthesis.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

osteosyntheses (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

osteosynthesize

Questions

What does osteosynthesis mean?
The reduction and fixation of a bone fracture with implantable devices, usually made of metal
Where does osteosynthesis come from?
From osteo- + synthesis.

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