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epiphysiolysis

epiphysiolysis noun: the separation of the epiphysis from the diaphysis of a bone.

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...

Forms of epiphysiolysis

pluralepiphysiolyses

Origin of epiphysiolysis

From epiphysis + -o- + -lysis.

Questions about epiphysiolysis

What does epiphysiolysis mean?
Epiphysiolysis means the separation of the epiphysis from the diaphysis of a bone.
What part of speech is epiphysiolysis?
Epiphysiolysis is a noun.
What is the plural of epiphysiolysis?
The plural of epiphysiolysis is epiphysiolyses.

Words near epiphysiolysis in the dictionary

  1. epiphyseal plates
  2. epiphyseolysis
  3. epiphyses
  4. epiphysial
  5. epiphysiodesis
  6. epiphysiolysis
  7. epiphysis
  8. epiphysitis
  9. epiphytal
  10. epiphyte
  11. epiphytes

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