Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 201 entries in this glossary.Term | Definition |
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Orthopaedic Implants |
Medical devices used to replace or provide fixation of bone or to replace articulating surfaces of a joint. |
Orthopaedics (also Orthopedics) |
The medical specialty involved in the preservation and restoration of function of the musculoskeletal system that includes treatment of spinal disorders and peripheral nerve lesions. |
Ossification |
The process of forming bone in the body |
Osteoporosis |
A disorder in which bone is abnormally brittle, less dense, and is the result of a number of different diseases and abnormalities. |