kineplasty

/kɪnˈplæstɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical procedure to repair or rebuild the damaged tissue or cartilage of a joint, particularly the knee.

“The doctor recommended kineplasty to repair my knee after the skiing accident.”

Synonyms

  • joint reconstruction
  • knee surgery

Antonyms

  • artificial joint replacement
  • kneecap removal