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Meaning of epiphysiolysis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The separation of the epiphysis from the diaphysis of a bone

Equivalents

Italiano epifisiolisi

Examples

“Based on early clinical experiences with permanent or temporary epiphysiodesis (Phemister 1933 ; Blount and Clarke 1949 ) many experimental articles were published in the mid-20th century with the goal to improve growth regulation of long bones, but also to evaluate the risk of epiphyseal fractures or epiphysiolysis on the remaining longitudinal growth (Haas 1948, Haas 1945a, b, 1950 ; Campbell et al. 1959 ; Ford and Key 1956 ; Friedenberg 1957 ; Siffert 1956 ; Barash and Siffert 1966 ; Nordentoft 1969 ).”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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