osteodistraction
osteodistraction · osteodistractions
The surgical correction of skeletal deformities by the lengthening of bonesThe surgical correction of skeletal deformities by the lengthening of bones
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The surgical correction of skeletal deformities by the lengthening of bones
Origin
From osteo- + distraction.From osteo- + distraction.
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Forms
plural: osteodistractions| Singular | osteodistraction |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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