osteosynthesis
noun
os·teo·syn·the·sis
-ˈsin(t)-thə-səs 
plural osteosyntheses
-ˌsēz
: the operation of uniting the ends of a fractured bone by mechanical means (as a wire or metal plate)
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“Osteosynthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/osteosynthesis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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