epiphysiodesis

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What does epiphysiodesis mean?

A pediatric surgical procedure in which the epiphyseal plate of a bone is fused either temporarily or permanently to delay growth of a long bone

Where does epiphysiodesis come from?

From epiphysis + -o- + -desis.

How to pronounce epiphysiodesis

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