Meaning of osteoclasis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɒstɪəʊˈkleɪsɪs/

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  1. Noun

    osteoclasis

    Etymology

    mid 19th century; earliest use found in Robley Dunglison (1798–1869), physician and medical writer. From osteo- + ancient Greek κλάσις fracture

    Definitions

    1. treatment of a skeletal deformity by intentionally fracturing a bone

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