calcipexy

/kælkɪpɛksi/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical procedure where bone is transferred from one part of the body to another to repair or rebuild a bone.

“The doctor explained the process of calcipexy to the patient, and she felt relieved knowing her broken hip would be fixed.”

Synonyms

  • bone grafting
  • osteotomy

Antonyms

  • bone removal
  • osteolysis