Osteotomy
Noun
A surgical operation where a bone is cut to change its alignment.
The doctor recommended an osteotomy to improve the patient's mobility.
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Formal
knee osteotomy, hip osteotomy, corrective osteotomy
Noun
A procedure that involves cutting a bone to help treat certain bone disorders.
The patient underwent an osteotomy to correct the misalignment of her legs.
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Formal
ankle osteotomy, suitable for osteotomy, recovery from osteotomy
Noun
A surgical operation where a bone is cut to change its alignment.
The doctor recommended an osteotomy to improve the patient's mobility.
Usage tips
Formal
knee osteotomy, hip osteotomy, corrective osteotomy
Noun
A procedure that involves cutting a bone to help treat certain bone disorders.
The patient underwent an osteotomy to correct the misalignment of her legs.
Usage tips
Formal
ankle osteotomy, suitable for osteotomy, recovery from osteotomy
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Understanding that osteotomy is a specific surgical term.
Osteotomy is often used in orthopedic discussions.
Pro Tip 2/3Importance of Correct Terminology
Using the correct term ensures clear communication in medical contexts.
It’s better to say 'osteotomy' rather than simply 'surgery'.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Understanding
Recognize that osteotomy can refer to various types of bone cutting.
Different types of osteotomy correspond to different bones and alignments.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Understanding that osteotomy is a specific surgical term.
Osteotomy is often used in orthopedic discussions.
Pro Tip 2/3Importance of Correct Terminology
Using the correct term ensures clear communication in medical contexts.
It’s better to say 'osteotomy' rather than simply 'surgery'.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Understanding
Recognize that osteotomy can refer to various types of bone cutting.
Different types of osteotomy correspond to different bones and alignments.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Understanding that osteotomy is a specific surgical term.
Osteotomy is often used in orthopedic discussions.
Pro Tip 2/3Importance of Correct Terminology
Using the correct term ensures clear communication in medical contexts.
It’s better to say 'osteotomy' rather than simply 'surgery'.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Understanding
Recognize that osteotomy can refer to various types of bone cutting.
Different types of osteotomy correspond to different bones and alignments.
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