cerclage

noun

Meaning

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.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cerement(English)collar(English)collascope(English)crotchet(English)dilation and curettage(English)cringle(English)cincture(English)circlip(English)cervix(English)preterm(English)cervical(English)stitch(English)

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Sources

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