/ˌproʊtiːoʊˈpɛksi/ (PROH-tee-oh-PEK-see)

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical technique used to repair or reattach a torn or detached proteoglycan or other extracellular matrix component in a joint.

“The orthopedic surgeon used proteopexy to repair the damaged cartilage in the patient’s knee.”