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nearthrosis (s) (noun), nearthroses (pl)
An implanted or artificial joint that surgically replaces an original joint: Mrs. Gladstone was very pleased with the nearthrosis she had for her left hip replacement.
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neoarthrosis, nearthrosis (s) (noun); neoarthroses, nearthroses (pl)
A new body joint or a surgically placed artificial joint: Due to the crippling arthritis in her elbow, Edith planned to get a neoarthrosis so she could get her inflamed bone connection replaced.
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