pseu·dar·thro·sis

(sū'dar-thrō'sis),

A new, false joint arising at the site of an ununited fracture.

Synonym(s): false joint, pseudoarthrosis

[pseud- + G. arthrōsis, a joint]

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pseu·dar·thro·sis

(sūd'ahr-thrō'sis)

A new, false joint arising at the site of an ununited fracture.
Synonym(s): false joint, pseudoarthrosis.

[pseud- + G. arthrōsis, a joint]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

pseu·dar·thro·sis

(sūd'ahr-thrō'sis)

A false joint arising at the site of an ununited fracture.
Synonym(s): false joint.

[pseud- + G. arthrōsis, a joint]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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