arthrodesis

== English == === Etymology === From arthro- +‎ -desis. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /aɹθˈɹɒdɪsɪs/, /ˌaɹθɹoʊˈdiːsɪs/ Rhymes: -ɒdɪsɪs Rhymes: -iːsɪs === Noun === arthrodesis (plural arthrodeses) (medicine, surgery) The surgical fusion of a joint between two or more bones so that the joint can no longer move; artificial ankylosis. Synonym: syndesis Hyponym: spondylodesis Coordinate term: ankylosis (endogenous pathogenic analogue) ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === diarthroses