Meaning of cerclage | Babel Free

Definitions

The use of a wire loop to hold fragments of a fractured bone together; or to prevent dilation of the cervix in the case of incompetent cervix.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“Additionally, there are two angular holes designated for wire cerclages and non-absorbable sutures that can be used for additional fixation of the greater tuberosity.”

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