Definition of Osteoclasis. Meaning of Osteoclasis. Synonyms of Osteoclasis

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Definition of Osteoclasis

Osteoclasis
Osteoclasis Os`te*o*cla"sis, n. [NL. See Osteoclast.] (Surg.) The operation of breaking a bone in order to correct deformity.

Meaning of Osteoclasis from wikipedia

- fracture reduction (78.6) Removal of implanted devices from bone (78.7) Osteoclasis (78.8) Diagnostic procedures on bone, not elsewhere classified (78.9)...
- in limb lengthening complications such as premature healing requiring osteoclasis and a return of angular deformities. Reduced latency periods followed...