arthroclisis

/ɑrˈθɒklɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical procedure involving the cutting of a joint, typically to relieve pressure or correct a deformity

“The orthopedic surgeon performed an arthroclisis to alleviate the patient’s chronic knee pain.”

Synonyms

  • arthrotomy
  • joint resection

Antonyms

  • arthrodesis
  • fusion