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单词 arthroplasty
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Definition of arthroplasty in English:

arthroplasty

nounˈɑːθrə(ʊ)plastiˈärTHrəˌplastē
mass nounMedicine
  • The surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint.

    the ageing of the world's population has been the primary driver for hip replacement, or arthroplasty
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Arthroplasty can be performed with an approach that retains the posterior cruciate ligament.
    • The average length of time for each total knee arthroplasty is 45 minutes from incision to application of dressings.
    • Hip and knee arthroplasty is increasingly important to improving the quality of life for older adults with arthritis.
    • During interposition arthroplasty, your surgeon removes any bone spurs or loose pieces of bone.
    • The vast strides made in arthroplasty have also made this once highly complicated procedure more widely available.

Origin

Late 19th century: from arthro- + -plasty.

Definition of arthroplasty in US English:

arthroplasty

nounˈärTHrəˌplastē
Medicine
  • The surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint.

    the ever-increasing population of older adults will expand the demand for arthroplasty
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The average length of time for each total knee arthroplasty is 45 minutes from incision to application of dressings.
    • Arthroplasty can be performed with an approach that retains the posterior cruciate ligament.
    • Hip and knee arthroplasty is increasingly important to improving the quality of life for older adults with arthritis.
    • During interposition arthroplasty, your surgeon removes any bone spurs or loose pieces of bone.
    • The vast strides made in arthroplasty have also made this once highly complicated procedure more widely available.

Origin

Late 19th century: from arthro- + -plasty.

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