arthroplasty

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English word arthroplasty comes from English -plasty, English arthro- ((biology) joint; articulation.)

-plasty (English)

(medicine) Repair or restoration of a part or function.. Molding or shaping through a surgical procedure.

arthro- (English)

(biology) joint; articulation.

arthroplasty (English)

(surgery) The surgical repair of a joint, or creation of an artificial joint, such as a hip replacement.

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