Definitions for osteoclasisˌɒs tiˈɒk lə sɪs
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
os•te•oc•la•sisˌɒs tiˈɒk lə sɪs(n.)
the breaking down or absorption of osseous tissue.
Category: Physiology
the fracturing of a bone to correct deformity.
Category: Surgery
Origin of osteoclasis:
osteo - + Gk klâsis breaking, fracture; see -clase
Princeton's WordNet
osteoclasis(noun)
treatment of a skeletal deformity by intentionally fracturing a bone
Wiktionary
osteoclasis(Noun)
The surgical fracture of a bone in order to correct a deformity
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