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epiphyseolysis

epiphyseolysis is the alternative form of epiphysiolysis.

Meaning of epiphysiolysis

Noun

epiphysiolysis (plural epiphysiolyses)

  1. The separation of the epiphysis from the diaphysis of a bone
    • Based on early clinical experiences with permanent or temporary epiphysiodesis (Phemister 1933 ; Blount and Clarke 1949 ) many experimental articles were published in the mid-20th century with the goal to improve growth regulation of long bones, but also to evaluate the risk of epiphyseal fractures...2015 May 10, Romain Seil, Frederick K Weitz, Dietrich Pape, “Surgical-experimental principles of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with open growth plates”, in Journal of Experimental...

Questions about epiphyseolysis

What is epiphyseolysis the alternative form of?
Epiphyseolysis is the alternative form of epiphysiolysis.

Words near epiphyseolysis in the dictionary

  1. epiphyllum
  2. epiphyllums
  3. epiphyseal
  4. epiphyseal plate
  5. epiphyseal plates
  6. epiphyseolysis
  7. epiphyses
  8. epiphysial
  9. epiphysiodesis
  10. epiphysiolysis
  11. epiphysis

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