Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tenodesis

/ˌtɛnoʊˈdiːsɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ten-ode-sis
IPA: /ˌtɛnoʊˈdiːsɪs/

10

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The surgical fixation of a tendon, usually anchoring or reanchoring some portion of it to a bone.

Example Sentences

"Despite the fact that the conjoint lateral band tenodesis allows correction of both hyperextension deformity of the PIP joint and flexion deformity of the DIP joint, it can be challenging to perform due to variability of the anatomy of these structures in patients with RA."

Etymology

From teno- + -desis.

Inflected Forms

tenodeses (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

arthrodesis

Questions

How do you pronounce tenodesis?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌtɛnoʊˈdiːsɪs/.
What does tenodesis mean?: The surgical fixation of a tendon, usually anchoring or reanchoring some portion of it to a bone.
Where does tenodesis come from?: From teno- + -desis.

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