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lateral plate

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lateral plate
n.
One of two nonsegmented masses of mesoderm on either side of the embryonic disk.


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Over the past 15,000 years, freshwater sticklebacks have lost their bony lateral plates, or "armour," in these new environments.
Techniques of open reduction with intemal fixation (ORIF) employing a traditional lateral plate and screw construct offer littie resistance to varus deformity.
5mm rods allowing maximum versatility and surgical efficiencies; and a vertebral body replacement device that allows the product to be adjusted in situ and provides a means to attach either a lateral plate or rod construct for added strength.
 
 
 
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