English word arthroplasty comes from English -plasty, English arthro- ((biology) joint; articulation.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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-plasty | English (en) | (medicine) Repair or restoration of a part or function.. Molding or shaping through a surgical procedure. |
arthro- | English (en) | (biology) joint; articulation. |
arthroplasty | English (en) | (surgery) The surgical repair of a joint, or creation of an artificial joint, such as a hip replacement. |